Ozempic drug tested as potential new tool to curb alcohol cravings

NCT ID NCT05891587

First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether semaglutide (the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy) could safely help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. 80 participants received either the real medication or a placebo injection weekly for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in drinking habits, safety, and even used brain scans to see how the drug might affect cravings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OSU Biomedical Imaging Center

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States

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