Ozempic-Type drug tested to curb alcohol cravings

NCT ID NCT06015893

Summary

This study is testing if semaglutide, a medication currently used for weight loss and diabetes, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 52 adults will receive weekly injections of either the real medication or a placebo (dummy shot) for 20 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in drinking habits, cravings, and brain activity to see if the drug is safe and effective for this new purpose.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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