Semaglutide (SEMA) for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS)

Description

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of treating Alcohol Use Disorder with Semaglutide after metabolic and bariatric surgery in adults with overweight/obesity. This study will also examine changes in alcohol use disorder and weight. It is hypothesized that the treatment will be feasible and acceptable to participants, and result in reductions in alcohol use and weight.

A recently published randomized controlled trial provided preliminary evidence that Semaglutide can reduce some alcohol craving and drinking outcomes; however, this has not been examined in individuals with a history of bariatric surgery who are at increased risk of alcohol misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder.