VR goggles could reveal how your brain battles cigarette cravings

NCT ID NCT06582888

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study enrolls 200 daily smokers aged 22+ to see if a virtual reality test can measure how much attention they pay to smoking cues. Half will take the medication varenicline and half a placebo for about two weeks. Researchers will track changes in eye gaze, cravings, and smoking behavior to learn if VR can serve as a reliable biomarker for nicotine addiction.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University California, San Diego

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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