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RECRUITING NA

Identify the Optimal TMS Pulse Protocol to Modulate Reward Activity

NCT06695884 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The primary goal will be to identify the optimal pulse protocol by systematically measuring the efficacy of various theta burst stimulation and repetitive rTMS protocols to increase and decrease the reward positivity in dependent smokers. The secondary objective will be to measure the protocols' effectiveness to increase decision-making capacity using the probabilistic selection task (PST). The third objective will be to specifically assess whether the TMS targets has a differential impact on state levels of craving relative to baseline (Tobacco Craving Questionnaire \[TCQ\]. The investigators plan to accomplish these three objectives using a randomized, controlled experiment involving 2 sessions.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Study Locations (1)

New Jersey

  • Rutgers University - Newark — Newark

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 42 participants
Start Date 2024-08-01
Est. Completion 2026-08-31
Phase NA

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06695884

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06695884 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, which has 603 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Nicotine Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06695884 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New Jersey. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06695884 about?

NCT06695884 is a clinical study titled "Identify the Optimal TMS Pulse Protocol to Modulate Reward Activity". The primary goal will be to identify the optimal pulse protocol by systematically measuring the efficacy of various theta burst stimulation and repetitive rTMS protocols to increase and decrease the reward positivity in dependent smokers. The secondary objective will be to measure the protocols' eff...

What is the current status of trial NCT06695884?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2024-08-01. Estimated completion is 2026-08-31.

What conditions does trial NCT06695884 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Nicotine Use Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06695884?

The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06695884?

This trial is sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, which has 603 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT06695884 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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