Could a diabetes drug help fight opioid addiction?
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This study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder stay in treatment and use fewer opioids when added to their regular buprenorphine medication. About 310 adults who recently started buprenor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: T. John Winhusen, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC