Obesity drug shows promise in curbing cravings and stress eating
NCT ID NCT04779697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a GLP-1 drug (a type of medication that affects appetite) against a placebo in 96 adults with obesity. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce cravings, hunger, stress, and food intake. Results suggest the drug may help control eating behaviors and support weight management.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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96 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI ranging from 30-49.9 kg/m2 * No significant medical problems, including diabetes * No history of HgbA1c \<6.5% * English speaking and able to read English and complete study evaluations * Able to provide informed written and verbal consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any significant current medical conditions, including neurological, renal, thyroid, cardiovascular, liver, endocrine or immune conditions, including diagnosis of T2DM or T1DM by American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria * Meet current or past DSM-IVR criteria for alcohol dependence or any substance use disorders, including nicotine, or psychiatric disorders, including eating disorders, or use of any psychiatric medications, including anxiolytics, antidepressants, naltrexone or antabuse, anti-smoking medications * Current active participation in a weight loss program or weight loss of \>10% of total body weight during the prior 6 months * Taking any other anti-obesity medication * History of pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, or MEN syndrome, or (6) women who are pregnant or lactating, or peri/postmenopausal
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Yale Stress Center: Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States
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