Grief pill study stalls: naltrexone trial ends early
Symptom relief
Terminated
This study tested whether the drug naltrexone could help people with prolonged grief disorder, a condition where grief lasts a long time and causes severe distress. Participants took naltrexone or a placebo for 8 weeks and had monthly check-ins. However, the study was terminated …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Texas Tech University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC