Weight loss
Obesity is linked to serious health risks like type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and early death.
Lifestyle changes alone often aren’t enough for long-term weight loss, and surgery (while effective) is not widely used.
New medications are now available and offer effective, safer options to help people manage their weight.
Study purpose
This medication is intended to improve the weight loss in patients that already on medications that assist with weight loss.
Requirements
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18 years of age or older
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Being on treatment with a GLP-1 medication
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People who experienced weight loss with GLP-1 medications but are no longer seeing progress
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Major Disqualifications​
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Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
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Substance abuse
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Uncontrolled chronic conditions
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Gastric disorders or history of gastric surgery
Schedule:
Follow up visits every 4-6 weeks
Other options:
If you have type 2 diabetes we have studies for it that might help with weight loss. Also if you have knee pain there's a study for weight loss. Go to the respective sections.
Duration
Around 80 weeks (including screening, treatment (15 months) and follow-up).
Northwest Clinic - Gonzaba Medical Group
7219 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78251
Research Line: 210-756-6802