Brain zaps may curb smoking cravings in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT05295953
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could reduce smoking cravings and attention to cigarette cues in people living with HIV/AIDS. Four participants received either real or sham TMS sessions. The goal was to see if TMS could help them focus less on smoking triggers and feel less urge to smoke.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to help people with HIV/AIDS quit smoking by reducing cravings.
What could go wrong
This was a very small early study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to others. It only measured short-term effects on cravings and attention, not actual quitting.
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Locations
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245 Fountain Court
Lexington, Kentucky, 40513, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40513, United States