Gopalkumar Rakesh
Clinical trials sponsored by Gopalkumar Rakesh, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to curb opioid cravings: a new hope?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) in 23 adults with both opioid and tobacco use disorders who were stable on buprenorphine. Participants received four sessions of TBS or a sham (fake) treatment in one day. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:27 UTC
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Zapping the brain to kick the habit: new hope for smokers with HIV?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS could reduce smoking cravings and attention to smoking cues in people living with HIV/AIDS. Four participants received either real or fake TMS sessions. The goal was to see if TMS could help them focus less on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC