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NCT06811324 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Effects of Tirzepatide on Muscle and Vascular Health in Obese Older Adults

A Phase 2 study of Weight Loss and Obesity Prevention, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06811324: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Weight Loss and Obesity Prevention, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

NCT06811324 is a Phase 2 study of Weight Loss and Obesity Prevention that is actively recruiting participants, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 1,501-participant average among 116 other Weight Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06811324, a Phase 2 study of Weight Loss and Obesity Prevention, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represent major public health concerns in the aging community. Tirzepatide, a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist recently approved for the treatment of T2DM and obesity has been shown to be effective at reducing weight, improving markers of T2DM control, and improving cardiovascular health. Utilization of tirzepatide among older adults has been on the rise since FDA approval was issued, however the effects of tirzepatide use on functional outcomes in older adults with obesity are not well established. Recent studies show that weight loss caused by tirzepatide may be driven by substantial loss of lean muscle mass, which may contribute to weakness and frailty, particularly among older adults. The proposed pilot study aims to evaluate how treatment with tirzepatide for 6 months affects muscle mass and function among older adults, and if changes in muscle mass are linked to changes in functional status over the same time period.

Primary Outcome

Appendicular lean muscle mass assessed at baseline and at 6-month follow-up by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Interventions

  • DRUG Tirzepatide

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - San Antonio

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2026-02-15
Est. Completion 2027-06-01
Phase Phase 2

What NCT06811324 shows while recruiting

NCT06811324 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,501-participant average among 116 other Weight Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).

The record links to 5 conditions, with Weight Loss appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Tirzepatide is the first listed.

NCT06811324 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06811324 about?

NCT06811324 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Tirzepatide on Muscle and Vascular Health in Obese Older Adults". Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represent major public health concerns in the aging community. Tirzepatide, a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist recently approved for the treatment of T2DM and obesity has bee...

What is the current status of trial NCT06811324?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2026-02-15. Estimated completion is 2027-06-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06811324 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Weight Loss, Obesity Prevention, GLP-1, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Cardiovascular Function.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06811324?

The interventions under investigation include: Tirzepatide (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06811324?

This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, which has 378 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06811324 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT06811324's enrollment target sits among peer trials

20 110th of 116 higher than 6 of 116 other Weight Loss trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06811324, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT06811324 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.