Nicotine cue study using propranolol to study craving
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a beta-blocking medicine (propranolol) and nicotine patches change how strongly your brain responds to smoking cues. It may help researchers understand what drives cigarette cravings and how to reduce them.
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Who can take part
- Age 21 to 60
- Smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day every day for at least 1 year, with stable smoking for the last 6 months
- Have proof of smoking in your tests (expired carbon monoxide of 6+ ppm and/or a urine nicotine level above 100 ng/mL)
- Be able to attend all study visits and complete required tasks
- Use English well enough to read and understand study materials
- Be right-handed (per a short set of questions)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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