Tell Me More About GEM
What is the GEM study?
What is semaglutide (Wegovy)?
What is semaglutide (Wegovy)?
In the Glutide for Ending Methamphetamine (GEM) study, we want to see if a medication called semaglutide (brand name Wegovy) is safe to use for people who are trying to reduce their methamphetamine use. We also want to know if Wegovy is a tolerable medication to people who use methamphetamine.
What is semaglutide (Wegovy)?
What is semaglutide (Wegovy)?
What is semaglutide (Wegovy)?
Semaglutide is a medication that is used for weight loss and conditions like diabetes. Wegovy (the brand name of semaglutide being used in this study) is an injectable medication that has been approved to help people manage their weight. However, there is evidence that it could also be used to help people who use methamphetamine reduce t
Semaglutide is a medication that is used for weight loss and conditions like diabetes. Wegovy (the brand name of semaglutide being used in this study) is an injectable medication that has been approved to help people manage their weight. However, there is evidence that it could also be used to help people who use methamphetamine reduce their use. Semaglutide is also marketed under a different brand name (Ozempic). While they have the same active ingredient, the dosing is different, and we are using the brand name Wegovy for this study.
What is the intervention?
What is semaglutide (Wegovy)?
What does participation look like?
In this study, all participants will receive the study medication. Participants will get a shot of Wegovy administered by a study nurse every week for 12 weeks.
What does participation look like?
Am I eligible to participate in GEM? Where can I get more information?
What does participation look like?
If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will be asked to come to our office at 25 Van Ness Ave. about 14 times over 20 weeks. Study visits will include meeting with a research associate and nurse, answering survey questions, having your blood and other samples taken, and receiving the study medication injection.
Will I be paid?
Am I eligible to participate in GEM? Where can I get more information?
Am I eligible to participate in GEM? Where can I get more information?
Yes, you will be compensated for your time and effort. If you are eligible and complete all study procedures, you may earn up to $730 over the course of the study.
Am I eligible to participate in GEM? Where can I get more information?
Am I eligible to participate in GEM? Where can I get more information?
Am I eligible to participate in GEM? Where can I get more information?
To see if you may be eligible to participate, call us at 628.217.6319 or send us your information using the contact form below. Someone from our team will contact you to see if you may be eligible to come into our office for a screening visit. If you are, we will set up your first appointment.
The screening process can take up to 4 weeks
To see if you may be eligible to participate, call us at 628.217.6319 or send us your information using the contact form below. Someone from our team will contact you to see if you may be eligible to come into our office for a screening visit. If you are, we will set up your first appointment.
The screening process can take up to 4 weeks to determine if you are eligible to participate. This process includes meeting with a research associate, clinical staff and other study procedures, which will be explained to you during the informed consent process.
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For more information or to see if you are eligible, please fill out your name, email and any questions you may have. A member of our team will contact you to give you more information.
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The Center on Substance Use and Health is committed to creating better health outcomes for all people who use substances through studying and supporting pharmacologic, behavioral, and system interventions addressing substance use and related health outcomes.
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