Use of a GLP-1R Agonist to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Summary

This research is being done to find out if liraglutide (brand name is Saxenda®) can safely and effectively reduce craving for opioids in patients with opioid use disorder, a primary factor contributing to early relapse.

Timeline

Start

2021-10-18

Primary completion

2023-09-13

Completion

2023-09-13

Publications

• Freet CS, Evans B, Brick TR, Deneke E, Wasserman EJ, Ballard SM, Stankoski DM, Kong L, Raja-Khan N, Nyland JE, Arnold AC, Krishnamurthy VB, Fernandez-Mendoza J, Cleveland HH, Scioli AD, Molchanow A, Messner AE, Ayaz H, Grigson PS, Bunce SC. Ecological momentary assessment and cue-elicited drug craving as primary endpoints: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial testing the efficacy of a GLP-1 receptor agonist in opioid use disorder. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2024 Jul 27;19(1):56. doi: 10.1186/s13722-024-00481-7.

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Indications