Tirzepatide in PWS, HO and GNSO (NCT06901245) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide in PWS, HO and GNSO
United States36 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 26 Years
SexALL
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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 ho…