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.
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
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
- Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, New York
Timeline
Started enrolling: June 8, 2026. Expected completion: February 25, 2028. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 22, 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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