Large VA trial will evaluate effects of semaglutide for AUD

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is leveraging the enthusiasm around the potential of GLP‐1 receptor agonists in substance use treatment in launching a large clinical trial of semaglutide for veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The department intends to enroll 622 veterans with moderate to severe AUD in the 24‐week placebo‐controlled study.

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Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
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2026-08-14
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.35017
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Diabetes Treatment and Management
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Large VA trial will evaluate effects of semaglutide for AUD

Gary Enos
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Diabetes Treatment and Management
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Large VA trial will evaluate effects of semaglutide for AUD

Gary Enos
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Abstract

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is leveraging the enthusiasm around the potential of GLP‐1 receptor agonists in substance use treatment in launching a large clinical trial of semaglutide for veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The department intends to enroll 622 veterans with moderate to severe AUD in the 24‐week placebo‐controlled study.

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse WeeklyVol. 38(32)
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