Can zapping the brain curb nicotine cravings in schizophrenia?
NCT ID NCT07190352
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested whether targeted magnetic pulses to a specific brain region could affect attention and nicotine cravings in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Fifteen smokers aged 18-65 received different types of brain stimulation (including a sham version) while researchers measured changes in brain connectivity and craving levels. The goal was to understand how brain networks relate to behavior, not to test a new treatment.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve attention and reduce nicotine cravings in people with schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 15 participants. It was designed to understand brain activity, not to test a treatment, so results may not lead to any practical therapy.
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