In this pilot study, the feasibility of using tDCS (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique) while performing a task requiring cognitive flexibility will be examined in smokers and initial data will be collected regarding the effect of tDCS on smoking cessation behaviors. Smokers will be randomized to receive either active or sham tDCS daily for 5 days after which they will attempt to quit smoking. Smoking behavior after the attempted quit date will be assessed at four weekly visits.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
16
two 13 minute tDCS sessions separated by 20 minutes in between
sham tDCS session given for same length of time as active
Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Number of Participants Willing to Complete 5 Days of tDCS or Sham
As a feasibility study, the primary endpoint will be to determine if smokers are willing to enroll into and complete a study evaluating tDCS. Number of smokers enrolled and number who complete the 5 day tDCS procedures will be assessed.
Time frame: 5 days
Change in Number of Cigarettes Smoked Per Day
Change in number of cigarettes smoked per day from the 1 week training period to the 4 week post quit period.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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