A study of a GLP-1 medicine, semaglutide, in women going through menopause.

Recruiting now. Registry record last updated July 21, 2026.

Who can join
Adults 45 to 55, women only, are going through menopause.
What you take
semaglutide, 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 4.6 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
What you get
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Phase Phase 2Sponsor University of Colorado, DenverDrug semaglutideClass GLP-1 RASites 3 USEnrollment target 200

What this study is for

Primary condition: Menopause. Also studied in: Menopause Hot Flashes, Menopause Related Conditions, Cardiovascular.

Full scientific study title: Focusing on the Menopausal Transition to Improve Mid-Life Women's Health.

Who can join

Age45 to 55SexFemaleBMIany to 30

Adults 45 to 55, women only, are going through menopause. 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

  • aged 45-55
  • In the late menopausal transition, defined as 60 days of amenorrhea but less than 365 days of amenorrhea18
  • No current use of hormone therapy or hormonal contraception
  • Presence of a uterus and at least one ovary in order to track menstrual patterns
  • Have a smartphone and broadband access adequate to accept telehealth appointments

Key exclusion criteria

  • Lack of broadband access (activity and survey data will be collected electronically whenever possible and some visits will be via telehealth)
  • Lack of regular menstrual periods in mid-reproductive life (ages 25-38) when not on hormones or not pregnant.
  • Pregnancy or actively trying to get pregnant
  • Inability to adhere to study protocol schedule
  • Untreated alcoholism

Where this trial is enrolling

This trial has 3 sites across 3 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.

Colorado1 site
  • University of Colorado-School of Medicine
    Aurora, Colorado
North Carolina1 site
  • University of North Carolina, School of Medicine
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
    Chelsea A Grinnan, RN919-908-0010REI_research@med.unc.edu
Virginia1 site

Timeline

Started enrolling: March 1, 2026. Expected completion: October 1, 2030. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 21, 2026.

Official source

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