Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT06817356
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether mazdutide, a drug given as a shot, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 308 participants will receive either mazdutide or a placebo for up to 36 weeks. The study measures changes in drinking behaviors using a standard questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mazdutide (a drug given as a shot)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new medication to help people with alcohol use disorder drink less.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early proof-of-concept study, so it may not show a clear benefit. The drug might also have side effects or not work for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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308 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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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21 to 65 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Current AUD diagnosis as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a history of significant active or unstable major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, or other severe psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months. * Have initiated psychotherapy, changed the intensity of psychotherapy, or other nondrug therapies (for example, acupuncture or hypnosis) within 8 weeks prior to enrollment. * Have received any medication for AUD in the last 30 days including but not limited to, disulfiram, acamprosate, naltrexone, gabapentin, baclofen, or topiramate. * Other protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adams Clinical
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472, United States
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Ark Clinical Research - Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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CenExel iResearch, LLC (CenExel iRA)
Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Dallas Clinical Research Center/Pillar Research
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
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Davis Clinical
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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DelRicht Research
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70471, United States
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FutureSearch Trials of Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States
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Headlands Research - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
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Headlands Research-Artemis San Diego
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Ichor Research
Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States
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K2 Medical Research
Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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K2 Medical Research - Maitland
Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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K2 Medical Research - Tampa
Tampa, Florida, 33634, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Redbird Research LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Research Centers of America ( Hollywood )
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Rhode Island Mood & Memory Research Institute
East Providence, Rhode Island, 02914, United States
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Richmond Behavioral Associates
Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States
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Summit Headlands
Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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Synergy San Diego
Lemon Grove, California, 91945, United States
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Vitalix Clinical
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States
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Woodland Resarch Northwest/ERG
Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, United States
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