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Tirzepatide in the Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder

29 juni 2026 bijgewerkt door: M. Van Ameringen, McMaster University

A 12-Week Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Tirzepatide-Assisted-Psychotherapy in Adults With Cannabis Use Disorder: A Proof-of-Concept Study

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.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Nog niet aan het werven

Interventie / Behandeling

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

15

Fase

  • Fase 3

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Locaties

    • Ontario
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 1B8
        • MacAnxiety Research Centre
        • Contact:

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Volwassen
  • Oudere volwassene

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18 and above
  • DSM-5 Cannabis Use Disorder diagnosis of at least moderate severity (4+ DSM-5 symptoms)
  • 4 or more days of cannabis use per week
  • Treatment seeking
  • A Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 22

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Meet DSM-5 criteria for Cluster A or B personality disorders and/or unstable current bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychotic disorder
  • Comorbid severe DSM-5 Major Depressive Disorder
  • Present a serious suicide risk or who are likely to require psychiatric hospitalization during the course of the study, as determined by the study physician and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
  • Any other mental health condition deemed incompatible by the study team
  • Meet DSM-5 criteria for alcohol or substance use disorder for any substance other than cannabis or tobacco in the past 6 months
  • Positive urine drug screen for any substance except cannabis
  • Concurrent addiction-focused psychotherapy in the past 6 months
  • Unstable management of an existing mental health condition or anticipation of a change to the treatment over the next 3 months
  • A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2
  • Current unstable medical condition
  • A lifetime diagnosis of Diabetes
  • Females who are pregnant/nursing, or individuals in reproductive age who do not consent to using birth control during the study
  • Concomitant treatment with: other GLP-1 agonists, Contrave, bupropion, naltrexone, acamprosate within the past year. No lifetime treatment with tirzepatide.
  • Significant literacy, visual, or hearing problems
  • Co-enrollment in a clinical drug trial

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: NVT
  • Interventioneel model: Opdracht voor een enkele groep
  • Masker: Geen (open label)

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: Single Arm
This is an open-label single arm intervention. All participants will be offered both Tirzepatide and psychotherapy over the 12-week treatment period.
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).

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Tolerability of Tirzepatide-Assisted-Psychotherapy for Cannabis Use Disorder.
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint.

Tolerability will be measured by the percent of participants who discontinue the trial.

Tolerability will also be measured by the percent of participants who reach the target dose.

From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
Feasibility of Tirzepatide-Assisted-Psychotherapy for Cannabis Use Disorder.
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
Feasibility will be evaluated based on the number of people who contact the study team, percent of people that contact who are eligible and percent of eligible participants who enroll.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint.

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Frequency and amount of cannabis use
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
The Enhanced Cannabis Timeline Follow Back (EC-TLFB) obtains information about frequency of cannabis use, amount used, types of cannabis products, and methods of administration.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
Severity of Cannabis Use Disorder symptoms
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint
The Self-Reported Symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder (SRSCUD) is a 13-item self-report form that allows individuals to rate the severity of their Cannabis Use Disorder on a scale from 1 to 4. Total scores range from 0 to 39, with a higher score indicating greater symptom severity.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint
Cannabis cravings
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint
The Marijuana Craving Questionnaire - Short Form (MCQ-SF) is a self-report 12-item questionnaire used to assess individual's cannabis craving experiences.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint
Cannabis withdrawal symptoms
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint
The Marijuana Withdrawal Checklist (MWC) is a self-report 15-item questionnaire used to assess symptoms of cannabis withdrawal. Participants rate items on a Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe) based on their most recent period of cannabis abstinence. Scores range from 0 to 45, with higher scores indicating greater withdrawal symptom severity.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint

Andere uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Change from baseline on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptom severity
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint
The Barkley's Adult ADHD Rating Scale - I (BAARS-IV) is a 21 item self-report questionnaire that assesses ADHD symptom severity.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint
Change from baseline in OCD symptoms
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
The Obsessive Compulsive Inventory - Revised (OCI-R) is an 18-item self-report questionnaire that assesses various obsessions.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
Change from baseline on the severity of anxiety symptoms
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a self-report 7-item questionnaire that measures anxiety symptom severity. Items are rated on a Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Total scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint
Change from baseline in depression symptoms
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a self-report measure with 9-items used to assess the presence of depression symptoms in the past 2 weeks. Items are scored on a Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Total scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater depression severity.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
Change from baseline in functional impairment
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
The Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) is a self-report scale of functional impairment. Responses are based on an eleven-point scale from 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely). Total scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating greater impairment.
From baseline to 12-week endpoint.
Change in baseline quality of life
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to 12-point endpoint.
The World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF) is a self-report measure that assesses quality of life across physical health, psychological, social relationships, and environment domains. The WHOQOL-BREF consists of 26 items that are rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Scores are transformed to range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
From baseline to 12-point endpoint.

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Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

1 augustus 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

31 juli 2028

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

31 juli 2028

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

15 juni 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

22 juni 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

26 juni 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

1 juli 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

29 juni 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 juni 2026

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