Diabetes drug tested to fight cocaine addiction

NCT ID NCT06252623

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 21, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if a medication called exenatide, which is approved for type 2 diabetes, could be safe and help reduce cravings for cocaine. It planned to test this in a small group of adults with long-term cocaine use by measuring their desire to use cocaine while taking the drug. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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