A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine from Lilly, orforglipron, can improve blood flow in the legs.
What this means for you
- Who can join
- Adults 18+, have peripheral artery disease (poor blood flow in the legs), BMI 23+.
- What you take
- orforglipron, 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 2.7 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: Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Full scientific study title: Efficacy and Safety of Orforglipron in Participants With Peripheral Artery Disease.
Who can join
Adults 18+, have peripheral artery disease (poor blood flow in the legs), BMI 23+. 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 symptomatic PAD with intermittent claudication of Fontaine Stage II
- Have an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) of 0.9 or less
Key exclusion criteria
- Have a body mass index (BMI) less than 23 kilogram per square meter (kg/m2)
- Have Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) greater than 10%
- Have walking ability limited by conditions other than PAD
- Have a planned lower limb surgery or any other surgery affecting walking ability
- Had peripheral revascularization procedure within 90 days prior to the day of screening or planning to undergo peripheral revascularization during the clinical trial
Where this study is enrolling
This trial has 30 sites across 13 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Alabama1 site
- St. Vincent's Birmingham HospitalBirmingham, Alabama
Arizona3 sites
- Mercy Gilbert Medical CenterGilbert, Arizona602-214-0886
- Axsendo Clinical Research - Peak Heart & Vascular - SurpriseSurprise, Arizona844-290-2273
- Del Sol Research Management, LLCTucson, Arizona520-257-3881
California4 sites
- Valley Clinical Trials, Inc.Northridge, California818-280-4220
- The Cardiovascular CenterRedding, California281-944-3610
- InvivoCureVan Nuys, California859-509-0084
- Interventional Cardiology Medical GroupWest Hills, California818-702-8800
Florida4 sites
- Lakeview Institute of Clinical ResearchLeesburg, Florida352-782-0606
- Inpatient Research ClinicMiami Lakes, Florida786-502-4303
- Floridian Clinical Research, LLCMiami Lakes, Florida305-330-9977
- St Johns Center for Clinical ResearchSaint Augustine, Florida904-209-0043
Indiana3 sites
- ASHA Clinical Research - Munster, LLCHammond, Indiana219-803-6649
- Indiana University Health Methodist HospitalIndianapolis, Indiana
- Deaconess Clinic- GatewayNewburgh, Indiana812-490-4505
Maryland1 site
- Flourish Research - BowieBowie, Maryland410-824-1341
Michigan1 site
- Arcturus Healthcare , PLC, Troy Internal Medicine Research DivisionTroy, Michigan248-312-0025
Pennsylvania1 site
- Capital Area Research, LLCCamp Hill, Pennsylvania717-441-1725
Tennessee2 sites
- The Jackson ClinicJackson, Tennessee731-660-8396
- East Coast Institute for Research - Jefferson CityJefferson City, Tennessee
Texas4 sites
- Biopharma Informatic, LLCHouston, Texas281-944-3610
- Research Physicians Network, LLCHouston, Texas832-847-1724
- Sherman Clinical ResearchSherman, Texas903-771-4093
- NextStage Clinical Research - WacoWaco, Texas
Utah1 site
- Alpine Research OrganizationClinton, Utah801-791-2206
Virginia3 sites
- Stroobants Cardiovascular CenterLynchburg, Virginia
- Clinical Research Partners, LLCRichmond, Virginia804-477-3045
- Gershon Pain SpecialistsVirginia Beach, Virginia757-496-2050
Washington2 sites
- ERA Health Research - CardioNow - LynnwoodLynnwood, Washington425-869-6828
- Eastside Research AssociatesRedmond, Washington425-869-6828
Timeline
Started enrolling: 2025-10-31. Expected completion: 2028-06. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-05-22.
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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