RTMS Targets Neural Circuits for Smoking Cessation

Description

Cigarette smoking is a significant public health concern. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that has already displayed remarkable potential for producing novel, non-pharmacological interventions for depression and cigarette smokers. In this study, investigators will use brain MRI to guide TMS therapy for smoking cessation.

Conditions

Tobacco Use, Cigarette Smoking

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Cigarette smoking is a significant public health concern. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that has already displayed remarkable potential for producing novel, non-pharmacological interventions for depression and cigarette smokers. In this study, investigators will use brain MRI to guide TMS therapy for smoking cessation.

RTMS Manipulates Imbalanced Drive-reward and Executive Control Circuitry for Smoking Cessation

RTMS Targets Neural Circuits for Smoking Cessation

Condition
Tobacco Use
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425

Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    22 Years to 70 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    Yes

    Collaborators and Investigators

    Medical University of South Carolina,

    Xingbao Li, MD, MSCR, MS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Medical University of South Carolina

    Study Record Dates

    2026-12-30