What this trial means for you
This study is active, not recruiting — it is not currently taking new participants, but its results may matter for treatments you're considering. It's studying see the official record for obesity, weight change trajectory, weight change, body.
What participants typically get: study medication (or placebo, if the trial uses one) and study-related medical care at no cost, plus close monitoring. Compensation for time and travel varies by study — ask the site. Note that in many trials you can't choose your treatment group, and some participants receive a placebo.
The study, in the sponsor's words
Fractyl is evaluating Revita Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing (DMR) in the REMAIN-1 pivotal study, which is designed to include two cohorts - an open label cohort referred to as REVEAL-1, and a randomized cohort, which includes both a midpoint analysis and a pivotal analysis. Patients who previously lost at least 15% of their body weight on a GLP-1 can qualify for the open label REVEAL-1 cohort. The data generated from the REVEAL-1 cohort will be used for open label reporting as the study progresses. The REMAIN-1 randomized cohort will enroll patients living with obesity and a body mass index ("BMI") between 30 and 45 kg/m2 who are not currently on a GLP-1 drug. Patients will be prescribed tirzepatide and titrated to achieve at least 15% total body weight loss, at which time tirzepatide will be discontinued and patients will be randomized to Revita versus sham at 2:1. Midpoint Analysis of Randomized Cohort: The midpoint analysis of the randomized cohort will be performed at three months of follow-up on approximately 45 patients, allowing us to assess and report on safety and efficacy signals that could be anticipated in the pivotal analysis. These patients are distinct from those included in the pivotal analysis. Pivotal Analysis of Randomized Cohort: The pivotal analysis of the randomized cohort will be performed on approximately 315 patients (distinct from those included in the midpoint analysis) and will evaluate safety and efficacy in the first co-primary endpoint, which is weight regain from the time of tirzepatide discontinuation in Revita DMR versus sham patients at six months, with a primary objective of demonstrating a benefit of Revita DMR versus sham for weight maintenance after GLP-1 discontinuation. The second co-primary endpoint evaluates a responder rate among the Revita DMR treated group at one year to demonstrate the durability of the Revita DMR procedure for weight maintenance after discontinuation of a GLP-1-based therapy. Secondary objectives will include evaluation of the effectiveness of the Revita DMR procedure on the change in blood glucose levels, cardiovascular disease ("CVD") risk factors, body composition and pre-diabetes status. All patients enrolled in the study will receive diet and lifestyle counseling.
Can you join? The exact criteria
Below is the verbatim eligibility text from the registry — bring it to your doctor; it's written for clinicians, and your own clinician is the right person to interpret it with you.
Full eligibility criteria (for you and your doctor)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant-provided, written informed consent to participate in the study in accordance with local regulations 2. Adult participants aged 21-70 years, inclusive 3. Prior to tirzepatide therapy, have a BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m2 (obesity) and ≤ 45 kg/m2. 4. Have achieved at least 15% weight loss on tirzepatide therapy at Visit 7 (Participants in Stage 1, who enter the study on tirzepatide, must have a documented pre-tirzepatide weight confirming they have lost at least 15% body weight on tirzepatide) 5. Have a history of at least 1 self-reported, unsuccessful, dietary effort to lose body weight 6. All female participants of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at screening and a negative urine pregnancy test at study visit 7 prior to study intervention. Postmenopausal females with amenorrhea for at least 2 years will be eligible if they are \> 50 years of age. Postmenopausal females with amenorrhea for at least 2 years, who are ≤ 50 years, must also have documented serum follicle stimulating hormone levels \> 35 mUI/mL 7. Able to walk at least 400 yards (roughly the distance of a track) and climb a flight of stairs without difficulty due to either musculoskeletal injuries/diseases or cardiopulmonary diseases 8. If sexually active, WOCBP must use one of the following birth control methods during the entire course of the study as specified: * Intrauterine device in place for at least 3 months before the first dose of tirzepatide and throughout the study * Barrier method (condom, diaphragm) with spermicide for at least 14 days before the first dose of tirzepatide and throughout the study * Surgical sterilization of the male partner(s) (vasectomy for at least 6 months before first dose of tirzepatide) or * Hormonal contraceptives with a barrier method for at least 3 months before the first dose of tirzepatide and throughout the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Medical conditions that contraindicate the use of tirzepatide for weight management, as detailed in the tirzepatide prescribing information 2. BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 at Visit 7 3. Females who are or intend to be pregnant or breastfeeding during the study 4. Known serious hypersensitivity to tirzepatide or any of the excipients in tirzepatide 5. History of infectious liver disease excluding recovered Hepatitis A infection 6. History of pancreatitis within 6 months of screening or any prior history of recurrent pancreatitis (i.e., two or more episodes of pancreatitis) 7. Potentially unreliable participants or those judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for the study 8. Unable or unwilling to follow the dietary restrictions specified by the clinical protocol 9. Known history of or active binge eating disorder or suspected binge eating disorder based on binge eating disorder assessment questionnaire 10. Known history of or active substance abuse including alcohol within the past 2 years that, in the opinion of the investigator, may preclude the participant from following the protocol and completing the study 11. Have history of use of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing products within 3 months of screening or unwillingness to abstain from marijuana or THC-containing products use during the study Diabetes-related conditions: 12. History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes (T2D) or screening values consistent with T2D, or history of any genetic form of diabetes 13. HbA1c \> 6.5% or fasting glucose \> 125 mg/dL consistent with T2D diagnosis according to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care 2024 (Participants with isolated impaired fasting glucose \[100 to 125 mg/dL, inclusive\] may enroll in the study) Laboratory values or clinical abnormalities: 14. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 50 mL/min/1.73m2 at screening, as assessed by serum creatinine using the revised 2021 CKD-EPI equation 15. Serum calcitonin level ≥ 20 ng/L at screening if eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73m2 or serum calcitonin level ≥ 35 ng/L if eGFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73m2 16. Fasting triglycerides \> 500 mg/dL (\> 5.6 mmol/L) 17. Abnormal liver function at screening, defined as any of the following: aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> 3X upper limit of the normal reference range (ULN), ALT \> 3X ULN, or serum total bilirubin (TB) \> 3X ULN 18. Values of systolic blood pressure (SBP) \> 180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \> 110 mmHg 19. Any ECG or clinical laboratory abnormality which precludes safe involvement in the study in the opinion of the investigator Gastrointestinal 20. Known structural or functional disorder of the esophagus including any swallowing disorder, esophageal chest pain disorders, drug-refractory esophageal reflux symptoms, or active and uncontrolled GERD defined as Los Angeles Grade C or D esophagitis 21. Known structural or functional disorder of the stomach including active gastric ulcer, chronic gastritis, gastric varices, hiatal hernia (a large hiatal hernia or type II and higher paraoesophageal hernia), cancer, or any other disorder of the stomach 22. Clinically significant gastric-emptying abnormality (i.e., severe gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction) including a drug-induced abnormality or an abnormality experienced in a person who chronically takes drugs that directly affect GI motility such as metoclopromide or erythromycin 23. Previous GI surgery to treat the duodenum such as participants who have had a Billroth 2, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or other similar procedures or conditions 24. Known intestinal autoimmune disease including celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, or other autoimmune or connective tissue disorder that affects the small intestine 25. Any history of or current other gastrointestinal condition which would preclude an upper GI endoscopy in the opinion of the investigator Cardiovascular 26. New York Heart Association Class III or IV heart failure within 3 months prior to screening 27. History of myocardial infarction or stroke within 6 months of screening 28. Unstable symptomatic or life-threatening arrhythmia or heart block. Note: Asymptomatic atrial fibrillation is not considered to be life-threatening, and patients with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation will be permitted to enter the study Related to other concomitant conditions or medical history: 29. Any concurrent medical condition/disorder or clinically symptomatic cardiovascular, gastrointestinal (including pancreatitis), hematological, pulmonary, psychiatric, acute or chronic infectious disease, active retinal disease or other disorder which, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with the participant's ability to complete the trial, require administration of treatment that could affect the interpretation of the efficacy or safety variables, or preclude safe involvement in the study 30. Self-reported weight gain \> 5 kg within 3 months prior to screening 31. Family history or personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome 2 32. History of an active or untreated malignancy or in remission from a clinically significant malignancy within the last 5 years (except for treated basal cell or squamous small cell carcinoma of the skin with no evidence of recurrence) 33. Secondary hypothyroidism or inadequately controlled primary hypothyroidism (thyroid-stimulating hormone \[TSH\] value outside the range of 0.4 to 6.0 mIU/L at screening) 34. Known thyroid cancer 35. Any uncontrolled endocrine condition such as multiple endocrine neoplasia 36. History of hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell anemia, thalassemia major, sideroblastic anemia) or other blood disorder 37. Any uncontrolled psychiatric disorder as assessed by the investigator 38. Any history of known genetic cause of obesity such as Prader-Willi Syndrome 39. History of COVID infection with prolonged symptoms for \>4 weeks Related to past or current medication use: 40. Administration of any investigational drug or participation in an interventional clinical research study within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of screening visit 41. Use of any oral or injectable hypoglycemic agents or any other prescription or over-the-counter diabetes or weight loss medications within 12 months prior to screening visit, (except in the case of tirzepatide use in the stage 1 training arm of the study only) 42. Use of any other medications known to cause weight gain or weight loss in the opinion of the investigator 43. Receiving or have received, within 3 months prior to screening, chronic (\>14 days) systemic (excluding inhaled, intraocular, intra-articular or topical) corticosteroid treatment or likely to require (in the opinion of the investigator) concurrent treatment with corticosteroids (excluding inhaled, intraocular, intra-articular or topical) during the course of the study 44. Treatment with antihypertensive or lipid-modifying medications which are not on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to screening or anticipated changes or dose adjustments within 30 days following randomization into the study 45. Treatment with thyroid hormones which are not on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to screening 46. Use of anticoagulation therapy (e.g., warfarin, coumadin, or novel oral anticoagulants \[NOACs\]) or anti-platelet agents (e.g., thienopyridine) which cannot be discontinued for 5-7 days or 2 drug half-lives before the procedure Other Exclusions 47. Investigator site personnel directly affiliated with this study and/or their immediate families. Immediate family is defined as a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, whether biological or legally adopted 48. Fractyl Health employees
Study sites by state
Arizona
- Helios Clinical Research — Phoenix
- Honor Health — Scottsdale
California
- Hoag Hospital — Newport Beach
- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center — Santa Monica
Florida
- Zenith Clinical Research — Hollywood
- Nature Coast Clinical Research — Inverness
- Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research — Jacksonville
- Encore Borland-Groover Clinical Research — Jacksonville
- International Research Associates — Miami
- Advent Health — Orlando
- K2 Medical Research South Orlando — Orlando
- Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute — Orlando
- Synexus Clinical Research Institute - The Villages (AES) — The Villages
- Metabolic Research Institute — West Palm Beach
- Cleveland Clinic, Weston — Weston
Indiana
- Investigators Research Group, LLC — Brownsburg
- American Health Network - Franklin — Franklin
- American Health Network - Greenfield — Greenfield
- Indiana University — Indianapolis
- American Health Network - Muncie — Muncie
Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor
New Hampshire
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center — Lebanon
New York
- NYC Research, Inc. (Endocrine Associates of West Village) — Long Island City
- NYU-Langone — New York
Pennsylvania
- Preferred Primary Care Physician Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh
- Preferred Primary Care Physician — Pittsburgh
- Preferred Primary Care Physician — Uniontown
Texas
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center — Houston
- Juno Research, LLC — Houston
- Simcare Medical Research LLC — Sugar Land
Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle — Seattle
West Virginia
- West Virginia University — Morgantown
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