Theta Burst TMS as a Tool to Change Smoking Behavior
Completed · Early Phase 1 · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Smoking, Addiction
In brief
The goal of this study is to determine whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an effective treatment in decreasing craving in individuals who habitually smoke cigarettes. The study consists of six total visits to MUSC; one for the consent process, two that will include MRI scans, and five that will include TMS administration. Compensation will be provided for each visit.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02939339
- Run by
- Medical University of South Carolina
- People needed
- 15
- Starts
- 2015-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-07-23
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day (on average)
You may not qualify if…
- comorbid mental or physical illness (managed or unmanaged)
- pregnancy
- use of prescription medication that might affect smoking or nicotine metabolism,
- use of smokeless tobacco or alternative nicotine products
- use illicit drugs of abuse (verified through urine screen and self-report),
- score of above a 7 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (indicative of non-risky use),
- a history of epilepsy or seizures not otherwise specified (other than childhood febrile seizures)
- a history of chronic migraines,
- failure to meet all criteria on a standardized MRI/TMS safety screen (including but not limited to implanted electronic devices, bullets or metallic fragments above the waist, hair clips and piercings above the waist that cannot be removed)
- presence of any barriers to making contact between the TMS coil and the skin (e.g. cornrows that cannot be removed, glasses that the participant is unwilling to remove).
Where it is running
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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