Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT06817356

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether mazdutide, a drug given as a shot, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 308 participants will receive either mazdutide or a placebo for up to 36 weeks. The study measures changes in drinking behaviors using a standard questionnaire.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Mazdutide (a drug given as a shot)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new medication to help people with alcohol use disorder drink less.

What could go wrong

This is an early proof-of-concept study, so it may not show a clear benefit. The drug might also have side effects or not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adams Clinical

    Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472, United States

  • Ark Clinical Research - Fountain Valley

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • CenExel iResearch, LLC (CenExel iRA)

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc

    Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States

  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

    Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States

  • Dallas Clinical Research Center/Pillar Research

    Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States

  • Davis Clinical

    The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

  • DelRicht Research

    Mandeville, Louisiana, 70471, United States

  • FutureSearch Trials of Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States

  • Headlands Research - Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States

  • Headlands Research-Artemis San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • Ichor Research

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

  • K2 Medical Research

    Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

  • K2 Medical Research - Maitland

    Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

  • K2 Medical Research - Tampa

    Tampa, Florida, 33634, United States

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Redbird Research LLC

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States

  • Research Centers of America ( Hollywood )

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

  • Rhode Island Mood & Memory Research Institute

    East Providence, Rhode Island, 02914, United States

  • Richmond Behavioral Associates

    Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States

  • Summit Headlands

    Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

  • Synergy San Diego

    Lemon Grove, California, 91945, United States

  • Vitalix Clinical

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States

  • Woodland Resarch Northwest/ERG

    Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, United States