Brain zaps may curb meth cravings in small pilot trial
NCT ID NCT04449055
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a type of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could help people with methamphetamine use disorder. Nineteen participants received daily TMS sessions for two weeks, then three times a week for two more weeks, while continuing their usual counseling. The study aimed to see if the approach was practical and if it could reduce cravings, improve mood, and change brain activity linked to addiction.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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