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Obesity & weight · Phase 4 · Recruiting now

Tirzepatide in PWS, HO and GNSO

NCT06901245 · Sponsor: Grace Kim

What this trial means for you

This study is recruiting now at 3 US sites. It's studying Tirzepatide for prader-willi syndrome, hypothalamic obesity, obesity/therapy.

Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years – 26 Years
Healthy volunteersNo — diagnosis required
What you'd takeTirzepatide
Study length~13 months overall
Planned participants36
TypeInterventional (you receive treatment)

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

This research study is comparing the effectiveness of a weight loss medication called Tirzepatide in young adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome and/or hypothalamic obesity, as compared to young adults with obesity that is unrelated to a genetic syndrome or underlying medical cause. These groups will be given medication for 1 year to see how weight and other health factors are effected by the medication.

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: * Individuals 18-26 years with a BMI in the obesity range (BMI ≥95th percentile for age and sex or ≥30 kg/m2) with either 1) genetically confirmed diagnosis of PWS, 2) hypothalamic obesity as defined by damage to the medial hypothalamic region resulting in dysregulation of satiety and energy balance as diagnosed by a physician, 3) general obesity unrelated to a genetic syndrome or underlying medical condition * In a stable care setting at least 6 months prior to enrollment * Able and willing to participate in study visits including tolerating blood draws, urine samples and tolerate DXA scan. * Ability to take weekly subcutaneous tirzepatide * Consistent caregiver if they are not independent * Stable diet and exercise regimen for at least 6 months prior to enrollment * Able to use contraceptive methods if able to conceive offspring in order to prevent unintentional pregnancy during the study Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent (within 3 months of start of study drug initiation) use of weight loss medications * Current use of insulin or sulfonylurea or other medication affecting insulin secretion or GLP1 clearance * Current or prior use of any GLP1A or DPP4 inhibitor during the 6 months before screening * Any medications that may affect the study endpoints * Significant weight change (\>3% weight gain or loss) in the last 2 months prior to enrollment * Change in dose of chronic endocrine medications (testosterone, estrogen, levothyroxine, or growth hormone medications) \>10%/kg/day for at least 3 months prior to study * Current pregnancy or desire to become pregnant within study period, current lactation * History of recurrent pancreatitis, CKD, gastroparesis * Chronic/acute heart, kidney, or liver disease * Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN syndrome type 2 * Uncontrolled diabetes (A1C \>8.5%) * DVT * Cancer within the previous 5 years * Current participation in an interventional clinical study * Previous or planned surgical treatment for obesity * Individuals with current substance abuse equivalnt to moderate or severe based on DSM 5 criteria (Hasin DS, 2013) * Any suicidal ideation in the past year * Unable to perform any of the procedures for the study * Have a body weight, height, and/or width that that prohibits the ability to obtain accurate measurements according to the DXA manufacturer's specification * Any condition that would prevent successful participation in the study.

Study sites by state

Minnesota

  • Children's Minnesota — Saint Paul · Recruiting now

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville · Recruiting now

Washington

  • Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle · Recruiting now

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Verify before you act. Medical disclaimer: content on this site is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescription drugs; always consult a licensed healthcare provider about eligibility, risks, and benefits. Trial details and enrollment status change frequently — always verify on the official registry and talk to your own clinician before contacting a study site. This page was generated from registry data and is not affiliated with the study sponsor.

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