conditions
Smoking Cesstion
Most people who smoke have tried to quit more than once. At VieClinic, we use TMS to quiet the brain's craving circuit, an approach that more than doubled quit rates compared with placebo in a 262-person trial.
Smoking cessation refers to the process of quitting smoking tobacco products. It’s a crucial step in improving overall health, preventing diseases, and increasing life expectancy. Quitting smoking can be challenging due to nicotine addiction, but various strategies are available to help individuals stop smoking successfully.
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Higher Quit Rates
In a trial of 262 adults, 19% stayed smoke-free for four straight weeks after deep TMS, compared with 9% after sham.
Cravings Ease Early
Cravings and the number of cigarettes smoked dropped compared with sham within the first two weeks of treatment.
Supported by Pooled Evidence
Across seven trials and 699 people, brain stimulation more than doubled the chance of staying smoke-free at three to six months.
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Vieclinic Can Help You With
rtms
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Non-invasive techniques
Magnetic pulses to the brain areas that drive craving, given right after a short cue such as handling a cigarette. Delivered as a six-week course.
tDCS
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Non-invasive techniques
A low current over the front of the brain to reduce cue-triggered cravings. In pooled trials, it reduced both craving and the number of cigarettes smoked.
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Option Treatments
Treatment options can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Pharmacological (Medication -Based) Treatments
Medications help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. These treatments include:
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): Available as patches, gums, lozenges, nasal sprays, and inhalers.
Bupropion: An antidepressant that can reduce cravings.
Varenicline (Chantix): Helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and makes smoking less enjoyable.
Combination therapies: Newer strategies include combining medications (e.g., varenicline with NRT) for higher success rates.
Support services
Non-medication approaches focus on changing thought patterns and habits, which include
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Support groups
- Quit lines and apps
These methods aim to strengthen self-control and avoid smoking triggers.
Combination Therapy
The combination of medications and behavioural support has shown the highest success rates—up to 24% within one year, compared to only 3–5% when quitting cold turkey.
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Data Saves Lives especially when it comes to the brain.
+ symptoms
Of Smoking Withdrawal
When individuals stop smoking, they often face nicotine withdrawal symptoms. These may include:
- Cravings for nicotine
- Irritability or frustration
- Anxiety or restlessness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Increased appetite and weight gain
- Depressed mood
- Sleep disturbances
These symptoms typically peak within the first few days and improve over several weeks.
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Every breakthrough begins with understanding.
During your consultation, we listen to your story, review your health goals, and map out a non-invasive care pathway engineered specifically for your brain.