Brain zaps may reveal why heavy cannabis users ignore their own problems
NCT ID NCT06907979
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can change how people with severe cannabis use disorder recognize their cannabis-related problems. Twenty-four participants will receive real and sham TMS while researchers measure brain activity and emotional responses. The goal is to understand the brain mechanism behind problem recognition, not to treat the disorder directly.
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Active substance
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a brain-based treatment to help people with cannabis use disorder better recognize and address their cannabis-related problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (24 people) testing a mechanism, not a treatment. It may not lead to any practical therapy, and TMS can cause mild discomfort or headache.
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Auburn University Neuroimaging Center
RECRUITINGAuburn, Alabama, 36849, United States
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