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Recruiting now. Registry record last updated December 30, 2025.

Who can join
Adults 18+, have obesity, BMI 25+.
What you take
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Phase Not ApplicableSponsor Massachusetts General HospitalDrug investigational drugClass OtherSites 1 USEnrollment target 100

What this study is for

Primary condition: Obesity. Also studied in: Body Composition.

Full scientific study title: Body Composition and Exercise to Prevent Muscle Loss With GLP1 Agonist Treatment.

Who can join

Age18 to 99SexAnyBMI25 or higher

Adults 18+, have obesity, BMI 25+. 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

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Key inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥ 18 years old at time of signing informed consent
  • Started treatment with incretin therapy (liraglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, or retatrutide) within the past 2 months or planning to start this treatment
  • Able to provide informed consent

Key exclusion criteria

  • Current pregnancy (positive urine hCG) or plans to become pregnant in the next 6 months
  • BMI \<25 kg/m2 at the time of screening
  • Unable to participate in a regular physical exercise program
  • Implanted pacemaker
  • Any factors that, in the opinion of the principal investigator, would interfere with the safe completion of the study

Where this trial is enrolling

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

Massachusetts1 site
  • Diabetes Research Center
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Ben O Brenner, BS617-726-1729bbrenner1@mgb.org

Timeline

Started enrolling: November 24, 2025. Expected completion: June 2027. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: December 30, 2025.

Official source

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