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New treatment option for Morbid Obesity
Official title Impact GLP-1 Agonists Following Bariatric
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06132477
What this study is testing
What is GLP-1 receptor agonist?
GLP-1 receptor agonist is an investigational medicine, given as an injection under the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for morbid obesity.
Also referred to as GLP-1 agonists.
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
- Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels through improved insulin sensitivity and release of insulin from the pancreas, control hunger, induce satiety and plays a role in the metabolic health of a person. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) have been shown to be effective in achieving weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes while improving blood glucose control.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Time commitment: about 5 years
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Greater than 18 years of age
- Participation in care by one of the surgeons at MU Health Care
- Undergoing surgical weight loss through the Weight Management and Metabolic Center
- Body mass index of 30-80 kg/m2
- Meet insurance criteria, as set forth by the patient's insurance policy, to qualify for coverage for weight loss surgery or as a self-pay patient for...
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant patient
- Desire to not participate
- Age less than 18
- Patient fails to fulfill insurance mandated criteria and is not interested in paying cash for their procedure
- Not taking a GLP-1 agonist as part of standard medical care
- Unwilling to follow-up at required postoperative visits
See the full eligibility criteria
- Greater than 18 years of age
- Participation in care by one of the surgeons at MU Health Care
- Undergoing surgical weight loss through the Weight Management and Metabolic Center
- Body mass index of 30-80 kg/m2
- Meet insurance criteria, as set forth by the patient's insurance policy, to qualify for coverage for weight loss surgery or as a self-pay patient for the weight loss procedure
- Planned laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revisional weight loss surgery, or duodenal switch or modification of. If patients are not willing to be assigned by chance they will not be enrolled as...
- Willingness to have blood collected before and after surgical procedure at defined points or at minimum have clinical data collected.
- Willingness to have clinical data entered into a prospective database
- Additional specimens collected as stated in the protocol will be offered but collection not mandated. 5\. Taking a GLP-1 agonist as part of their routine medical care apart from any planned surgical procedure. The...
- Pregnant patient
- Desire to not participate
- Age less than 18
- Patient fails to fulfill insurance mandated criteria and is not interested in paying cash for their procedure
- Not taking a GLP-1 agonist as part of standard medical care
- Unwilling to follow-up at required postoperative visits
- Unwilling to stop GLP-1 agonist if assigned by chance into group to stop GLP-1 agonist or unwilling to continue the GLP-1 agonist if assigned by chance into that respective group. If chooses to continue or discontinue...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 5 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Columbia, Missouri, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.