Virtual reality takes on smoking addiction
NCT ID NCT04610931
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard smoking cessation treatment helps people quit. 74 smokers who wanted to stop received nicotine patches and either usual counseling or VR-enhanced therapy. The goal was to see if VR could reduce cravings and improve quit rates over six weeks and up to one year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (VR-CBT) plus nicotine replacement therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, engaging tool to help people quit smoking by reducing cravings and preventing relapse.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 74 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of VR over standard therapy is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, 63000, France
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