Brain zapping study targets smoking in schizophrenia

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 18-60 2. DSM-5 criteria for schizophreniform, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder not otherwise specified (NOS). 3. DSM-5 diagnosis of nicotine use disorder with current daily smoking, and a desire to cut down or quit. 4. Negative urine toxicology (other than cannabis) maintained throughout study participation 5. Fluent English Speaker 6. Capacity for informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically significant psychopathology other than schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder NOS 2. Current or past substance use disorder, except TUD 3. Current use of smoking cessation medications/products 4. Change in schizophrenia medication within 4 weeks 5. Hospitalization in the last 3 months 6. History of suicidal or homicidal tendencies 7. History of epilepsy, stroke, cerebral aneurysm, significant head injury resulting in \>10 min loss of consciousness, movement disorder, clinically significant electrolyte abnormalities, or use of clozapine (seizure risks) 8. Pregnancy or lactation (females) 9. Lack of effective birth control (females) 10. Contraindications to MRI or PET 11. Clinical Global Impressions (CGI) rating of 6 (severely ill) or 7 (extremely ill) 12. Prisoners 13. Contraindications to dTMS\* * The FDA website currently states that the Brainsway device used in this study is contraindicated for patients who have "metallic objects or implanted stimulator devices in or near the head, including cochlear implants, deep brain stimulators, vagus nerve stimulators, other implanted electrodes or stimulators, aneurysm clips or coils, stents, bullet fragments, jewelry and hair barrettes." The investigators will monitor the FDA guidelines and implement any changes to the inclusion/exclusion criteria based on their most updated recommendations.