Personalized brain stimulation to help veterans quit smoking
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a personalized brain stimulation treatment to help veterans quit smoking. It uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas involved in addiction, which may reduce cravings and make it easier to stop.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran.
- You smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day and have a recent carbon monoxide reading above 10 ppm.
- You have not had substance abuse treatment in the last 30 days.
- You have been on stable psychiatric medications for at least 3 months (if applicable).
- You are motivated to quit smoking and willing to follow the study procedures.
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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