Could a diabetes drug help fight opioid addiction? new trial explores tirzepatide's potential

NCT ID NCT06651177

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding tirzepatide (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard buprenorphine treatment helps people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder stay in treatment longer and reduce opioid use. About 310 adults who recently started buprenorphine will receive either tirzepatide or a placebo for 6 months. The goal is to see if tirzepatide improves treatment retention, reduces illicit opioid use, and improves sleep.

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  • Gateway Community Services

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    Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States

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  • Healthy Minds/Chestnut Ridge

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    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States

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  • IBIS Behavioral Health

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    Tampa, Florida, 33605, United States

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  • Marshall Health

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    Huntington, West Virginia, 25701, United States

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  • Prisma Health

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    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States

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  • Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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  • Tarzana Treatment Centers

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    Tarzana, California, 91356, United States

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  • The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change

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    Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63703, United States

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  • University of Utah

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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