Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings? new brain scan study investigates
NCT ID NCT07559500
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, changes brain activity related to alcohol cravings. About 176 people (healthy volunteers and those with alcohol use disorder) will receive both tirzepatide and a placebo, then undergo brain scans to measure dopamine levels. The goal is to understand how the drug affects the brain's reward system, not to treat the disorder directly.
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