Musculoskeletal Abnormalities study: Tirzepatide
Official title GLP-1R Actions on Muscle and the Skeleton
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07154719
What this study is testing
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for musculoskeletal abnormalities.
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 find out how a GLP‑1 medication changes muscle and bone after weight loss, compared with diet and exercise alone.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have obesity, sarcopenic obesity, osteoporosis, or other musculoskeletal problems.
- What's involved
- Participants will either take a GLP‑1 drug plus follow a diet and exercise plan, or just follow the diet and exercise plan, with regular check‑ups and tests of muscle and bone health.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50
You may be able to join if
- people will have a BMI between 30kg/m2
- 40kg/m2 (inclusive)
- Be between 18 and 50 years of age (inclusive).
- Non-Hispanic Black males and females will be enrolled at PBRC.
- Rural males and females will be enrolled at MaineHealth.
You likely can't join if
- \- Males and females over the age of 50 years of age
- Menopausal females.
- people on systemic corticosteroids or other agents known to increase loss of muscle and bone mass.
- people who are on medications that increase or decrease weight status.
- people having contraindications to tirzepatide in the package insert.
- people with a history of malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer
See the full eligibility criteria
- people will have a BMI between 30kg/m2
- 40kg/m2 (inclusive)
- Be between 18 and 50 years of age (inclusive).
- Non-Hispanic Black males and females will be enrolled at PBRC.
- Rural males and females will be enrolled at MaineHealth.
- Female people will be premenopausal.
- Females have had their last menstrual period less than 60 days before screening.
- Females have the absence of menopausal-associated vasomotor symptoms.
- All people must be able to use Lifestyle Toolkit as prescribed for intervention arm.
- \- Males and females over the age of 50 years of age
- Menopausal females.
- people on systemic corticosteroids or other agents known to increase loss of muscle and bone mass.
- people who are on medications that increase or decrease weight status.
- people having contraindications to tirzepatide in the package insert.
- people with a history of malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer
- people with known osteoporosis or are on osteoporosis therapies (gonadal hormones or hormone antagonists).
- people with uncontrolled thyroid or parathyroid disease that may influence the study results.
- people with a clinically significant hematologic abnormality, kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes.
- Females of childbearing potential who do not agree to using an effective method of contraception during the study.
- Unable to follow Lifestyle Toolkit as prescribed for intervention arm.
- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Score equal to or greater than 15 (clinical depression).
- Adults who are unable to consent.
- Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children and teenagers).
- Pregnant females.
- Incarcerated individuals.
- Contraindication to MRI - including but not limited to non-removable metallic or electronic implants, claustrophobia or other fear of confinement, inability to tolerate loud scanner noise, body weight greater than 500...
- people with a baseline level of 25-OH vitamin D \<15 ng/ml will be excluded from the trial. The subject's physician will be notified, and the subject will be referred to their primary care physician.
- Any significant EKG abnormalities that are considered a risk for utilizing weight management therapies.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Scarborough, Maine, 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?
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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, 18 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Scarborough, Maine, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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