Vagus nerve stimulation with nicotine patch for quitting smoking
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your neck can help you quit smoking when used with nicotine replacement therapy (patches or gum). It might offer a new way to reduce cravings and withdrawal.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You currently smoke at least 10 cigarettes every day.
- You are motivated to quit (score of 3 or more on a 0-10 scale).
- You are not currently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a pacemaker, hearing implant, or any other electronic device in your body.
- You have not had surgery on the vagus nerve in your neck.
- You are not taking medications that interact with the study drug (varenicline/Chantix).
- You do not have serious health problems like unstable heart disease, severe depression, or a history of pancreatitis.
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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