In a study of 108 adults with HIV, those who took semaglutide for 32 weeks had better visuospatial thinking and memory scores than those who took a placebo.
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A 32-week semaglutide treatment improves visuospatial thinking and memory scores in adults with HIV compared to placebo.
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Mixed evidence2 good-quality studies support this claim.
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Effects of Semaglutide on Cognitive Function in People with HIV: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Randomized Controlled TrialHuman2026
In a study of 108 adults with HIV, those who took semaglutide for 32 weeks did better on tests of visual-spatial skills and memory compared to those who took a placebo, supporting the claim.
Cohort StudyHuman2026
The study showed that semaglutide helps thinking in people with diabetes, but the claim is about people with HIV—so it's related but not a perfect match.
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