A study testing whether a new weekly shot from Lilly, tirzepatide, can help with weight.
What this means for you
- Who can join
- Adults 18 to 75, have obesity, BMI 27+.
- What you take
- tirzepatide, given as part of the study at no cost to you. Some participants may receive a placebo (an inactive version) instead, decided at random.
- How long it lasts
- The full study runs about 4.3 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
- What you get
- The study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation varies by study site; many cover travel and provide the study medication at no cost. The trial coordinator will explain what that site offers before you join.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Obesity. Also studied in: Overweight.
Full scientific study title: A Master Protocol Study (LY900038) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Adult Participants With Obesity or Overweight.
Who can join
Adults 18 to 75, have obesity, BMI 27+. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.
Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry
This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.
Key inclusion criteria
- Have a body mass index (BMI)
- >=30 kilogram/square meter (kg/m²), or
- >=27 kg/m² and <30 kg/m², or with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity
- Have had a stable body weight for the 3 months prior to randomization (<5%) body weight gain and/or loss.
Key exclusion criteria
- Have a prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity, except prior liposuction or abdominoplasty, if performed >1 year prior to screening.
- Have type 1 diabetes mellitus, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, or history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma.
- Have poorly controlled hypertension.
- Have signs and symptoms of any liver disease other than nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Have any of the following cardiovascular conditions within 3 months prior to screening:
Where this study is enrolling
This trial has 49 sites across 22 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Arizona4 sites
- The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Clinical Trials - MesaChandler, Arizona
- HOPE Research InstitutePhoenix, Arizona
- Headlands Research - ScottsdaleScottsdale, Arizona480-725-8708
- The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Liver Health-TucsonTucson, Arizona480-470-4000
California4 sites
- NorCal Medical Research, IncGreenbrae, California415-461-1585
- Velocity Clinical Research, Huntington ParkHuntington Park, California323-588-1990
- Peninsula Research AssociatesRolling Hills Estates, California310-265-1623
- Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.Walnut Creek, California925-930-7267
Connecticut1 site
- Stamford Therapeutics ConsortiumStamford, Connecticut
Florida6 sites
- Northeast Research Institute (NERI)Fleming Island, Florida904-541-8225
- Indago Research & Health Center, IncHialeah, Florida305-825-6588
- New Horizon Research CenterMiami, Florida305-226-3933
- Suncoast Clinical Research, Inc.New Port Richey, Florida727-849-4131
- Charter Research - Winter ParkOrlando, Florida407-337-3000
- Charter Research - Lady LakeThe Villages, Florida352-441-2000
Hawaii1 site
- Pacific Diabetes & Endocrine CenterHonolulu, Hawaii808-526-0303
Idaho1 site
- Medical Research PartnersAmmon, Idaho208-681-9070
Illinois2 sites
- Great Lakes Clinical Trials - RavenswoodChicago, Illinois773-275-3500 Ext 126
- NorthShore University Health SystemSkokie, Illinois847-663-8540
Iowa1 site
- Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research CenterWest Des Moines, Iowa515-329-6800
Kansas1 site
- Cotton O'Neil Diabetes & EndocrinologyTopeka, Kansas785-354-9591
Kentucky1 site
- Monroe Biomedical Research - LouisvilleLouisville, Kentucky502-515-5672
Massachusetts2 sites
- KnownwellNeedham, Massachusetts339-793-8998
- Lucida Clinical TrialsNew Bedford, Massachusetts508-720-2015
Michigan2 sites
- Headlands Research - DetroitSouthfield, Michigan
- Arcturus Healthcare , PLC, Troy Internal Medicine Research DivisionTroy, Michigan248-312-0025
Missouri2 sites
- StudyMetrix ResearchCity of Saint Peters, Missouri636-387-5100
- Clinvest Headlands LlcSpringfield, Missouri417-883-7889
Nevada1 site
- Las Vegas Medical ResearchLas Vegas, Nevada702-750-0000
New York4 sites
- Dent Neurologic InstituteAmherst, New York
- Velocity Clinical Research, SyracuseEast Syracuse, New York
- North Suffolk NeurologyPort Jefferson Station, New York631-364-9119
- Rochester Clinical Research, LLCRochester, New York585-288-0890
North Carolina4 sites
- Medication ManagementGreensboro, North Carolina336-763-6968
- Monroe Biomedical ResearchMonroe, North Carolina704-283-7359
- Lucas Research, IncMorehead City, North Carolina252-222-5700
- Lucas Research, Inc.New Bern, North Carolina
Ohio1 site
- CTI Clinical Research CenterCincinnati, Ohio513-721-3868
South Carolina1 site
- Tribe Clinical Research, LLCGreenville, South Carolina864-334-0141
Tennessee1 site
- Quality Medical ResearchNashville, Tennessee615-835-4750
Texas7 sites
- IMA Clinical Research AustinAustin, Texas512-649-0082
- Velocity Clinical Research, DallasDallas, Texas
- FutureSearch Trials of DallasDallas, Texas214-369-2600
- PlanIt Research, PLLCHouston, Texas713-973-3415
- Endeavor Clinical TrialsSan Antonio, Texas518-428-6859
- Tekton Research - Fredericksburg RoadSan Antonio, Texas210-996-2600
- Texas Valley Clinical ResearchWeslaco, Texas956-431-8090
Virginia1 site
- Sovah Clinical Research-River DistrictDanville, Virginia434-793-4711
Washington1 site
- Central Washington Health Services Association d/b/a Confluence HealthWenatchee, Washington509-436-4050
Timeline
Started enrolling: 2023-11-17. Expected completion: 2028-02. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-05-14.
Official source
We sync this data quarterly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Before contacting a site, verify the trial is still recruiting on the official page:
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