A University of Toronto study found that semaglutide significantly improves motivation in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) by reducing the perceived cost of effort relative to monetary rewards.
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Semaglutide may improve motivation with major depressive disorder

Semaglutide For Depression New treatment approach
Randomized Controlled Trial Study type
Reduced Perceived Effort Cost Treatment effect
Effort Discounting Reduced Keymechanism
72 participants studied
χ² = 12.024 significant interaction
β = -1.737 reduced effort discounting