Portable brain‑stimulation device cuts addiction cravings in early trials

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Researchers in Colombia have created a portable, non‑invasive brain‑stimulation device that delivers low‑intensity electrical currents through scalp electrodes. Preliminary clinical trials reported that participants receiving the stimulation experienced a significant drop in cravings for nicotine and cocaine.

The most common side effects were mild tingling or slight scalp discomfort, and no serious adverse events were recorded. Some participants also showed modest improvements in cognitive tasks linked to impulse control. The studies involved a small sample size, so larger trials are needed to confirm efficacy and safety.

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Cocaine addiction · Colombian research team · Nicotine addiction · Portable non‑invasive brain‑stimulation device · Study participants

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[● 3 SOURCES] Preliminary trials showed a significant reduction in nicotine cravings. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Most side effects were mild tingling or scalp discomfort. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Researchers have developed a portable non‑invasive brain‑stimulation device. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The studies involved a limited number of participants and require larger trials for confirmation. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The device delivers low‑intensity electrical currents via scalp electrodes. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] No serious adverse events were recorded during the trials. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Preliminary trials showed a significant reduction in cocaine cravings. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Some participants showed improvements in cognitive functions related to impulse control. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com

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Neurociencia: investigadores logran reducir el craving de adicciones con estimulación cerebral no invasiva - Diario del Sur [www.diariodelsur.com.co]

about 2 months ago

Neurociencia: nuevo dispositivo portátil reduce los impulsos de adicción en ensayos clínicos preliminares - EXTRA | El Diario de Todos [extra.com.co]

about 2 months ago

Neurociencia: crean tecnología no invasiva que disminuye el deseo compulsivo asociado a las adicciones - HSB NOTICIAS [www.hsbnoticias.com]

about 2 months ago