A study testing whether a GLP-1 and GIP medicine, tirzepatide, can help people with Crohn's disease calm gut inflammation.
Recruiting now. Registry record last updated March 30, 2026.
- Who can join
- Adults 18+, have Crohn's disease, BMI 27+.
- What you take
- Tirzepatide, given as part of the study. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for this trial's study groups, including any placebo or comparison medicine.
- How long it lasts
- The full study runs about 2 years.
- What you get
- Costs vary by study. Ask the study team what this one covers, including the study medicine, visits and travel, before you sign the consent form.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Crohn Disease.
Full scientific study title: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) and Diet in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients.
Who can join
Adults 18+, have Crohn's disease, 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
- Adult patients (≥18 years old)
- Confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease
- Mildly active disease, defined by clinical symptoms using the Harvey Bradshaw Index (HBI) score between 5 and 7 (the HBI is a continuous score ranging from 0-16 where \<4 is considered remission)
- BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2
- Patients will be on stable doses of medical therapy (anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha blockers)
Key exclusion criteria
- Patients under 18 years of age
- Patients with ulcerative colitis
- Patients with infectious colitis
- BMI\<27 kg/m2
- Patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Where this trial is enrolling
This trial has 1 sites across 1 state. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Florida1 site
- University of MiamiMiami, Florida
Timeline
Started enrolling: March 5, 2025. Expected completion: March 5, 2027. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: March 30, 2026.
Official source
Every Monday we check this trial against ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Last checked September 4, 2026. Confirm the current status there before you contact a site:
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