Diabetes drug studied for cocaine addiction, but trial pulled before starting
Disease control
Terminated
This study aimed to see if exenatide, a drug approved for diabetes, could reduce the urge to use cocaine. Researchers planned to give the drug or a placebo to adults with long-term cocaine use and measure how much cocaine they chose to take. However, the study was withdrawn befor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Christopher D. Verrico • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:10 UTC