Ozempic & Smoking
Research Study
Researchers at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are conducting a study to examine the effects of an approved weight loss medication, Ozempic, among adults who smoke cigarettes. Join our compensated study today.
Fast Facts
Smoke Cigarettes Daily
Have Overweight or Obesity
21-65 Years Old
Compensation up to $850 Provided
Conducted in Chapel Hill, NC
Study Background
Help researchers learn if a medication commonly used for weight loss and blood sugar control affects responses to nicotine.
Learnings from this study will provide information about whether the medication might be helpful for people who smoke cigarettes. This is not a treatment study, and it is not intended for people who are actively trying to quit smoking.
Program participants will be asked to take Ozempic and attend weekly visits to UNC for 10 weeks. Some visits will involve cigarette smoking.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Help researchers learn if a medication commonly used for weight loss and blood sugar control affects responses to nicotine.
Learnings from this study will provide information about whether the medication might be helpful for people who smoke cigarettes. This is not a treatment study, and it is not intended for people who are actively trying to quit smoking.
Program participants will be asked to take Ozempic and attend weekly visits to UNC for 10 weeks. Some visits will involve cigarette smoking.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Age 21-65
- Daily cigarette smoker and not currently trying to quit
- Have overweight or obesity
- Willingness to take Ozempic (semaglutide) for 10 weeks
- Able to attend brief medication visits weekly during working hours
- No regular use of e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement therapy
- No history of diabetes
Once enrolled, this 10-week study involves:
- Receiving Ozempic (semaglutide) at weekly visits
- Attending clinic appointments at UNC (some visits involve cigarette smoking)
