A study testing whether a new weekly shot from Lilly, tirzepatide, can calm gut inflammation.
What this means for you
- Who can join
- Adults 18 to 70, have ulcerative colitis, 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 2.8 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: Ulcerative Colitis. Also studied in: Obesity or Overweight.
Full scientific study title: Mirikizumab Administered at the Same Time as Tirzepatide in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis and Obe.
Who can join
Adults 18 to 70, have ulcerative colitis, 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 had an established diagnosis of UC for >=3 months before baseline which includes endoscopic evidence of UC and a histopathology report that supports a diagnosis of UC.
- Have moderately to severely active UC as defined by a modified Mayo score (mMS) of 5 to 9 points and endoscopic subscore (ES) of 2 to 3 (confirmed by central review) within 21 days before baseline.
- Participants with a history of UC for greater than or equal to 8 years who have had a surveillance colonoscopy completed within 1 year prior to baseline must have documented negative results for colorectal dysplasia and cancer.
- Have obesity, [body mass index (BMI) 30 kilograms per meter squared (kg/m2)]
- Have overweight (BMI >=27 kg/m2 to <30 kg/m2) and in the presence of at least 1 of these weight-related comorbid conditions:
Key exclusion criteria
- Have a current diagnosis of:
- Crohn's disease
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) unclassified (formerly known as indeterminate colitis), or
- primary sclerosing cholangitis.
- Have had or will need bowel resection or intestinal or intra-abdominal surgery.
Where this study is enrolling
This trial has 37 sites across 23 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Alabama1 site
- Digestive Health SpecialistsDothan, Alabama334-836-1212
California4 sites
- Smart Cures Clinical ResearchAnaheim, California
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterBeverly Hills, California310-423-4100
- United Medical Doctors - Los AlamitosLos Alamitos, California562-430-4449
- California Medical Research AssociatesNorthridge, California818-349-1979
Florida6 sites
- Research Associates of South Florida - Miami - Southwest 8th StreetMiami, Florida
- Gastro Health Research - MiamiMiami, Florida
- Orlando HealthOrlando, Florida
- Digestive and Liver Center of FloridaOrlando, Florida407-384-7388
- Gastro Health Research - PensacolaPensacola, Florida
- Precision Clinical ResearchSunrise, Florida
Idaho1 site
- Grand Teton Research GroupIdaho Falls, Idaho208-528-4256
Illinois1 site
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, Illinois
Indiana2 sites
- Indiana University Health University HospitalIndianapolis, Indiana
- Gastroenterology Health PartnersNew Albany, Indiana812-206-1702
Kentucky1 site
- Gastroenterology Health PartnersLouisville, Kentucky502-888-1988
Louisiana2 sites
- Care Access - New IberiaNew Iberia, Louisiana813-851-0135
- Louisiana Research CenterShreveport, Louisiana318-525-3233
Maryland1 site
- Capital Digestive Care - Chevy ChaseChevy Chase, Maryland
Massachusetts1 site
- Lucida Clinical TrialsNew Bedford, Massachusetts
Missouri1 site
- Washington University School of MedicineSt Louis, Missouri
New Hampshire1 site
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLebanon, New Hampshire
New York3 sites
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, New York
- New York Gastroenterology AssociatesNew York, New York212-369-2490
- Care Access - YonkersYonkers, New York
North Carolina1 site
- Coastal Research Institute - FayettevilleFayetteville, North Carolina
Ohio1 site
- Gastro Intestinal Research Institute of Northern Ohio, LLCWestlake, Ohio
Pennsylvania1 site
- Thomas Jefferson University - Medicine/GI and HepatologyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania215-955-8900
Rhode Island1 site
- University GastroenterologyProvidence, Rhode Island401-421-8800
South Carolina1 site
- Gastroenterology Associates - PatewoodGreenville, South Carolina864-451-5026
Tennessee1 site
- Gastroenterology Center Of The MidsouthCordova, Tennessee
Texas3 sites
- Gastroenterology Research of San AntonioSan Antonio, Texas210-615-3848
- Southern Star Research InstituteSan Antonio, Texas210-581-2812
- Tyler Research InstituteTyler, Texas903-630-6211
Virginia1 site
- Gastroenterology Consultants of Southwest VirginiaRoanoke, Virginia
Washington1 site
- Washington Gastroenterology - TacomaTacoma, Washington253-272-5127
Wisconsin1 site
- Wisconsin Center for Advanced ResearchMilwaukee, Wisconsin414-908-6500
Timeline
Started enrolling: 2025-06-26. Expected completion: 2028-04. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-05-12.
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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