Weight-Loss drug shows promise for brain pressure condition
NCT ID NCT06027567
First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether a weight-loss drug (semaglutide) combined with a very low-calorie diet could help people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition where high pressure in the brain causes headaches and vision problems. 38 adults with newly diagnosed IIH and a BMI of 27 or higher took part. The goal was to see if rapid weight loss could lower brain pressure and improve symptoms.
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Locations
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Danish Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet
Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark
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Headache clinic, Department of Neurology, Odense University Hospital
Odense, Odense, 5000, Denmark
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