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The effect on nicotine addiction of combining transcranial magnetic stimulation with smoking-related cues / 中华物理医学与康复杂志
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ; (12): 443-447, 2021.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-885628
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To explore the effect of repetitive high-frequency magnetic stimulation (H-F rTMS) of the dorsolateral part of the prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) combined with smoking-related cues on nicotine addicts′ cigarette craving, the concentration of exhaled CO and sleep quality.

Methods:

Sixty nicotine addicts were randomly divided into groups A, B and C, each of 20. All were given H-F rTMS five times a week for two weeks, while those in groups A and B watched smoking and non-smoking pictures for ten minutes, respectively. Before and after the intervention, all of the subjects self-reported their cigarette cravings using a visual analogue scale. Exhaled CO (CO ppm) was measured and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was evaluated.

Results:

After the intervention the average craving score, CO ppm and PSQI score had improved significantly in all three groups. The average craving score and CO ppm of group A were both significantly better than in the other two groups.

Conclusions:

rTMS can significantly improve cigarette craving, CO ppm and sleep quality of cigarette adicts. Viewing smoking-related pictures as an addition to rTMS can even better the effects of rTMS.
Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Year: 2021 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Year: 2021 Type: Article