Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT05891587

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can safely reduce alcohol drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. 80 adults took either semaglutide or a placebo, and researchers tracked how much they drank over several weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could help control drinking habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking alcohol-related disorders Behavior, Addictive substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OSU Biomedical Imaging Center

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States