Neuroimaging Correlates and Feasibility of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Improve Smoking Cessation Outcomes in Veterans With Comorbid PTSD

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Tobacco Use Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of the death in the United States, and is high among US Veterans, and those who have experienced trauma are more likely to smoke. Despite the efficacy of current evidence-based treatments for smoking cessation, there is a critical need for alternative treatments. This project seeks to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a smoking cessation …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Is a US Veteran * Meets DSM-5 criteria for tobacco use disorder * Is between the ages of 18 and 75 * Smokes an average of 10 cigarettes per day for the past 6 months, with carbon monoxide (CO) level \> 6 ppm * Is willing to attempt smoking cessation * Meets DSM-5 criteria for …
Contacts

Jonathan R Young, MD

(919) 286-0411

jonathan.young14@va.gov

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Angela C Kirby, MS

(919) 286-0411

angela.kirby@va.gov

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