Obesity Prevention study: Tirzepatide
Official title Effects of Tirzepatide on Muscle and Vascular Health in Obese Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06811324
What this study is testing
What is Tirzepatide?
An investigational once‑weekly injectable medicine being studied for obesity prevention. It is designed to activate both GIP and GLP‑1 receptors, which can affect appetite and metabolism.
Also referred to as Zepbound, LY3298176.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to learn whether 6 months of tirzepatide changes muscle mass and strength, and if those changes affect overall physical function in older adults with obesity.
- Who it's for
- Older adults who are obese and may have reduced muscle strength.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive tirzepatide injections for six months and undergo regular check‑ups, blood tests, and measurements of muscle size and function.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about six months and includes periodic clinic visits for dosing and assessments.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older
You may be able to join if
- Men and postmenopausal women aged 50 years or older.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m².
- Untreated HbA1c \<6.5% at baseline.
- Willingness and ability to comply with all study procedures, including fasting requirements for certain visits.
- Able to provide informed consent and participate in all study assessments.
You likely can't join if
- Active diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), defined by active use of glucose-lowering medications or hemoglobin A1c ≥ 6.5%.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m².
- Moderate to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease based on patient history.
- Inability to comply with the treatment protocol or to understand the consent form.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 4.
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> 33 U/L or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 36 U/L.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men and postmenopausal women aged 50 years or older.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m².
- Untreated HbA1c \<6.5% at baseline.
- Willingness and ability to comply with all study procedures, including fasting requirements for certain visits.
- Able to provide informed consent and participate in all study assessments.
- Active diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), defined by active use of glucose-lowering medications or hemoglobin A1c ≥ 6.5%.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m².
- Moderate to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease based on patient history.
- Inability to comply with the treatment protocol or to understand the consent form.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 4.
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> 33 U/L or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 36 U/L.
- Active pregnancy.
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.
- Personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndrome.
- Personal history of gastroparesis.
- Personal history of diabetic retinopathy.
- Known serious hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, to Tirzepatide or any of its excipients.
- Known serious hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, to any GLP-1 receptor agonist class of therapies.
- Concomitant treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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