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Tirzepatide in the Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder

NCT07671248 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2026-07-01

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Summary

Cannabis is the most commonly used psychoactive substance in Canada. A sub-group of cannabis users develop Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). CUD is a pattern of cannabis use that results in impairment in functioning, symptoms of tolerance, withdrawal, and distress. Several pharmacological and psychosocial interventions have been evaluated for their efficacy in treating CUD, however they lack high success rates. GLP-1RA's have shown promising results in reducing food and alcohol cravings and intake. Tirzepatide acts as both a GLP-1RA and a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist. Tirzepatide has been reported to reduce alcohol consumption, and therefore may have promising effects as a treatment for CUD. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and tolerability of weekly injections of Tirzepatide combined with Motivational Enhancement Therapy in adults with CUD. This trial will be the first to examine the potential therapeutic effects of Tirzepatide in CUD.

Conditions

  • Cannabis Use Disorder, Moderate
  • Cannabis Use Disorder, Severe

Interventions

DRUG

Tirzepatide

Treatment will occur over a 12-week period, with once-weekly injections of escalating doses every 3 weeks from 2.5mg to 10mg. Tirzepatide will be used in conjunction with Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET).

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-01
Primary Completion
2028-07-31
Completion
2028-07-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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