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NCT06173778 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Semaglutide for Post-Smoking Cessation Weight Management

A Phase 2 study of Obesity and Overweight, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
197
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT06173778 is a Phase 2 study of Obesity and Overweight that is actively recruiting participants, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 197 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06173778, a Phase 2 study of Obesity and Overweight, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
197 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

This trial will examine the effect of semaglutide 2.4mg on changes in body weight, body composition, and peripheral and central mechanisms that control appetite, satiety, and food intake in the context of smoking cessation.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG semaglutide 2.4mg
  • DRUG Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT, nicotine patch)
  • BEHAVIORAL Brief Smoking Cessation Counseling

Study Locations (2)

Texas

  • The University of Texas at Austin - Austin
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 197 participants
Start Date 2024-04-23
Est. Completion 2026-08-01
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06173778

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06173778 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 197 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT06173778 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06173778 about?

NCT06173778 is a clinical study titled "Semaglutide for Post-Smoking Cessation Weight Management". This trial will examine the effect of semaglutide 2.4mg on changes in body weight, body composition, and peripheral and central mechanisms that control appetite, satiety, and food intake in the context of smoking cessation.

What is the current status of trial NCT06173778?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 197 participants. The study started on 2024-04-23. Estimated completion is 2026-08-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06173778 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Overweight, Cigarette Smoking.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06173778?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), semaglutide 2.4mg (DRUG), Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT, nicotine patch) (DRUG), Brief Smoking Cessation Counseling (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06173778?

This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06173778 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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