Ultrasound for Smoking Cessation in Veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle ultrasound aimed at a specific part of the brain (the insula) can help veterans who smoke tobacco reduce or quit smoking. The research is for veterans who smoke heavily and are motivated to think about quitting but are not currently in treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran between 18 and 75 years old.
- You smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day and have not been able to quit for 3 months or more in the past year.
- You only smoke cigarettes (not other tobacco products) and are not currently using any treatment to quit smoking.
- You are thinking about quitting but not actively trying right now.
- You do not have any serious medical conditions (like seizures, stroke, or brain injury), metal implants, or take certain medications that could interfere with the study.
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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