Deep rTMS Modulating Insula Synaptic Density and Smoking Behavior in Schizophrenia

"First, the investigators will find the position of the right abductor pollicis brevis (APB) motor cortex, finding the minimal motor threshold (MT) required for its activation, which determines the strength of the pulses. After determining the MT, dTMS stimulation is applied 6 cm anterior to the motor hot spot, at 120% of the MT. The target threshold is built toward gradually. During the first treatment, participants receive stimulation at 100% of the MT. During the second treatment, stimulation intensity increases to 110% of the MT. Beginning at the third treatment and continuing onward, participants receive treatment at 120% of the MT for the course of the treatment."

Sham group will go through the same procedure. The only difference is that the sham card does not deliver stimulation.