VR attention test for smoking cravings
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can measure how your brain pays attention to smoking cues. It also involves taking a medication called varenicline (Chantix) to see if it reduces cravings. You may be eligible if you are a daily smoker, have been smoking for at least 3 years, and are not ready to quit in the next month.
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Who can take part
- You are 22 years or older.
- You smoke cigarettes every day (at least 5 per day) for the past 3 months.
- You have been smoking for at least 3 years.
- You have had a nicotine craving in the past week.
- You are not currently trying to quit smoking or planning to quit within the next 30 days.
- You have not used recreational drugs other than alcohol or cannabis in the past 30 days.
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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