Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings? new brain study investigates
NCT ID NCT07559500
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study looks at how tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, affects brain chemistry in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Researchers will use brain scans to measure dopamine levels after giving the drug or a placebo. The study includes 176 participants (people with AUD and healthy volunteers) and aims to understand if tirzepatide can reduce alcohol cravings by altering brain signals.
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