VR meditation may help smokers kick the habit

NCT ID NCT05766553

First seen Jan 14, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests whether practicing mindfulness meditation in a virtual reality environment can reduce cigarette cravings and help people quit smoking. Two hundred adults who smoke 10-40 cigarettes daily will either do six weekly VR mindfulness sessions or use standard nicotine patches and gum. Researchers will check if participants have stayed smoke-free at 3 and 6 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Cabinet Médical

    RECRUITING

    Iteuil, France

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  • Cabinet médical des Couronneries

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, France

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