A study of a GLP-1 medicine, semaglutide.

Recruiting now. Registry record last updated February 18, 2026.

Who can join
Adults 18+, have weight gain, BMI 27+.
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 3 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 2Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonDrug semaglutideClass GLP-1 RASites 1 USEnrollment target 30

What this study is for

Primary condition: Weight Gain.

Full scientific study title: Incretin Microdosing for Cardiometabolic Health in People With HIV.

Who can join

Age18 and upSexAnyBMI27 or higher

Adults 18+, have weight gain, 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

  • Confirmed human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)
  • On antiretroviral therapy (ART) for greater than or equal to 24 weeks prior to entry and no change in regimen in the 12 weeks prior to entry or planned change for the study duration
  • HIV-1 ribonucleic acid (RNA) \<200 copies/mL at screening
  • BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 or greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2 if also with greater than or equal to 1 weight-related comorbidity
  • If taking anti-inflammatory or blood-pressure-/lipid-/glucose-lowering medications, no change in dose for greater than or equal to 12 weeks prior to entry and no plans to dose escalate for the study duration

Key exclusion criteria

  • Weight greater than or equal to 400 pounds \[due to dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) machine limitations\] or unexplained weight change greater than or equal to 5% in the 12 weeks prior to entry
  • Diagnosis of or on treatment for diabetes mellitus (stable metformin dosing for pre-diabetes not excluded)
  • Current or planned use of medications for the treatment of obesity, or medications likely to cause significant changes in weight, during the study period
  • Plans to newly engage in formal, intensive physical activity or diet (such as ketogenic or very low carbohydrate) programs during the study period
  • Active eating disorder

Where this trial is enrolling

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

Texas1 site
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Houston, Texas
    Jordan E Lake, MD, MSc713-500-6767Jordan.E.Lake@uth.tmc.edu

Timeline

Started enrolling: February 12, 2026. Expected completion: June 30, 2029. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: February 18, 2026.

Official source

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