A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine can help people with obesity lose weight.

Recruiting now. Registry record last updated January 22, 2026.

Who can join
Adults 18+, have obesity, BMI 30+.
What you take
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How long it lasts
The full study runs about 6 years.
What you get
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Phase Phase 4Sponsor University of Missouri-ColumbiaDrug GLP-1 receptor agonistClass OtherSites 1 USEnrollment target 150

What this study is for

Primary condition: Morbid Obesity. Also studied in: Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult.

Full scientific study title: Impact GLP-1 Agonists Following Bariatric.

Who can join

Age18 and upSexAnyBMI30 or higher

Adults 18+, have obesity, BMI 30+. 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

  • Greater than 18 years of age
  • Participation in care by one of the surgeons at MU Health Care
  • Undergoing surgical weight loss through the Weight Management and Metabolic Center
  • Body mass index of 30-80 kg/m2
  • Meet insurance criteria, as set forth by the patient's insurance policy, to qualify for coverage for weight loss surgery or as a self-pay patient for the weight loss procedure

Key exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant patient
  • Desire to not participate
  • Age less than 18
  • Patient fails to fulfill insurance mandated criteria and is not interested in paying cash for their procedure
  • Not taking a GLP-1 agonist as part of standard medical care

Where this trial is enrolling

This trial has 1 sites across 1 state. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.

Missouri1 site

Timeline

Started enrolling: February 1, 2024. Expected completion: July 2030. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: January 22, 2026.

Official source

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