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NCT ID NCT07509112

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial will test whether semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic, can help people with methamphetamine use disorder cut down their use. Forty adults who use methamphetamine at least 14 days per month will receive weekly injections for 12 weeks. The study will check if the treatment is safe and practical, and whether it reduces methamphetamine use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
semaglutide (Ozempic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for methamphetamine use disorder, helping people cut down or stop using the drug.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 40 people. It is designed mainly to test safety and practicality, not to prove effectiveness. The results may not apply to everyone, and the drug may not reduce methamphetamine use at all.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Alcohol & Drug Service, Metro Health North Brisbane

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia

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  • Drug and Alcohol Services, South Australia

    Morphett Vale, South Australia, 5162, Australia

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  • Kirketon Road Centre

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

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  • Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services

    East Perth, Western Australia, 6004, Australia

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  • Rankin Court Treatment Centre, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

    Contact

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