NCT07223983 Semaglutide (SEMA) for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS)
| NCT ID | NCT07223983 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
| Sponsor | Yale University |
| Condition | Alcohol Use Disorder |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.
This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-06 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the feasibility of treating Alcohol Use Disorder with Semaglutide after metabolic and bariatric surgery in adults with overweight or obesity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study (up to 6 months: 3-month treatment plus 3-month follow up) * Age 18 and older * Have a BMI ≥30 (or BMI ≥27 with a medical comorbidity) and BMI ≤50 kg/m2 * Have had laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy within the past seven years * Meet current DSM-5 criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder * Be an otherwise healthy subject without uncontrolled medical problems, as determined by the study physician and medical co-investigators * Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials * For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception and agreement to use such a method during study participation Exclusion Criteria: * Any of the following: myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina, or transient ischemic attack within the past 60 days prior to screening * History or presence of chronic or recurrent pancreatitis * History of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to screening * Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 * Is currently using other medications for weight loss or other GLP-1 receptor agonists * Has a history of allergy or sensitivity to Semaglutide * Has a co-existing psychiatric condition that requires hospitalization or more intensive treatment (such as bipolar mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, or severe depression) * Has untreated hypertension with a seated systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg, or heart rate \> 100 beats/minute * Has current uncontrolled hypertension * Has current uncontrolled Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus * Has untreated hypothyroidism with a TSH \> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for the test laboratory with repeat value that also exceeds this limit * Has active gallbladder disease * Has a history of severe renal, hepatic, neurological, chronic pulmonary disease, or any other unstable medical disorder * Has a recent history of substance use disorder (with the exception of cannabis or tobacco use disorder) within the past 12 months * Is currently engaging in other treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder or making intentional efforts to quit alcohol use * Is currently participating in another clinical study in which the subject is or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational drug or device * Is breast-feeding, pregnant, or not using a reliable form of birth control * Reports active suicidal or homicidal ideation * Any disorder, unwillingness or inability, not covered by any of the other exclusion criteria which, in the investigator's opinion, might have jeopardized the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol
Contact & Investigator
Valentina Ivezaj, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Yale University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07223983 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Alcohol Use Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT07223983 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.
Is NCT07223983 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07223983 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at valentina.ivezaj@yale.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07223983 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07223983 clinical trial?
NCT07223983 is sponsored by Yale University. The principal investigator is Valentina Ivezaj, PhD at Yale University. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.