A study testing whether a GLP-1 and GIP medicine, tirzepatide, can help people with breast cancer lose weight.

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

Who can join
Adults 18+, women only, have obesity, BMI 27.5+.
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.
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Phase Phase 4Sponsor Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityDrug tirzepatideClass GLP-1/GIPSites 1 USEnrollment target 30

What this study is for

Primary condition: Obesity (Disorder). Also studied in: Breast Cancer.

Full scientific study title: Tirzepatide's Role in Postmenopausal HR+ Breast Cancer Survivors.

Who can join

Age18 and upSexFemaleBMI27.5 or higher

Adults 18+, women only, have obesity, BMI 27.5+. 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

  • Biologically female
  • Age ≥ 18
  • Obesity as defined by current BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² or ≥ 27.5 kg/m² for individuals of Asian ancestry
  • Postmenopausal as defined by one or more of the following
  • Age ≥60 years

Key exclusion criteria

  • Stage IV breast cancer
  • Concomitant use of CDK inhibitors
  • Concomitant use of antiHER2 therapy
  • The PI may be consulted regarding enrollment of females receiving other endocrine therapy medications
  • Other active malignancy requiring treatment

Where this trial is enrolling

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

New York1 site

Timeline

Started enrolling: June 8, 2026. Expected completion: February 25, 2028. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 22, 2026.

Official source

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