Brain zaps to kick the habit: TMS trial targets smokers with mental health struggles
NCT ID NCT06534047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with mental illness quit smoking. Forty daily smokers with psychiatric conditions will receive either TMS or standard care. The goal is to see if TMS is practical and effective in real-world clinics.
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Conditions
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, Canada
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