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RECRUITING Phase 2

Repurposing Semaglutide for the Treatment of Cocaine Use Disorder

NCT07227948 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of cocaine use disorder (CUD). This project is part of the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative (https://heal.nih.gov/).

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Semaglutide
  • BEHAVIORAL cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 75 participants
Start Date 2026-01-15
Est. Completion 2029-02-28
Phase Phase 2

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07227948

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07227948 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 75 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 811 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Cocaine Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Placebo 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: NCT07227948 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. 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 NCT07227948 about?

NCT07227948 is a clinical study titled "Repurposing Semaglutide for the Treatment of Cocaine Use Disorder". The purpose of this study is to evaluate semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of cocaine use disorder (CUD). This project is part of the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative (ht...

What is the current status of trial NCT07227948?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 75 participants. The study started on 2026-01-15. Estimated completion is 2029-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT07227948 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cocaine Use Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07227948?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Semaglutide (DRUG), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07227948?

This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 811 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT07227948 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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