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Evaluation of Tirzepatide as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
NCT06651177 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The primary objective of this research study is to evaluate the effect of tirzepatide, relative to placebo, as an adjunct to BUP on retention, substance use, and sleep outcomes in individuals with OUD.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Tirzepatide
- OTHER Placebo
Study Locations (10)
Florida
- Gateway Community Services — Jacksonville
- IBIS Behavioral Health — Tampa
West Virginia
- Marshall Health — Huntington
- Healthy Minds/Chestnut Ridge — Morgantown
California
- Tarzana Treatment Centers — Tarzana
Illinois
- Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center — Chicago
Missouri
- The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change — Cape Girardeau
South Carolina
- Prisma Health — Greenville
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville
Utah
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 310 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-30 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06651177
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06651177 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 310 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is T. John Winhusen, PhD, which has 4 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Opioid Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Tirzepatide is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06651177 reports 10 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, West Virginia, California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06651177 about?
NCT06651177 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of Tirzepatide as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder". The primary objective of this research study is to evaluate the effect of tirzepatide, relative to placebo, as an adjunct to BUP on retention, substance use, and sleep outcomes in individuals with OUD.
What is the current status of trial NCT06651177?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 310 participants. The study started on 2025-12-12. Estimated completion is 2027-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06651177 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, Moderate, Opioid Use Disorder, Severe. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06651177?
The interventions under investigation include: Tirzepatide (DRUG), Placebo (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06651177?
This trial is sponsored by T. John Winhusen, PhD, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06651177 being conducted?
This trial has 10 study locations across California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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