A study testing whether a new weekly shot, tirzepatide, can help people quit smoking.
Recruiting now. Registry record last updated July 17, 2026.
- Who can join
- Adults 21 to 65, are trying to quit smoking, BMI 25+.
- 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 2.3 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
- What you get
- Many clinical trials pay for the study medication and the study visits. Some also pay for travel. Ask the study team what this one covers before you sign the consent form.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Smoking Cessation. Also studied in: Smoking Behaviors.
Full scientific study title: Multi-Site Trial of Tirzepatide for Smoking Cessation.
Who can join
Adults 21 to 65, are trying to quit smoking, 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
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
- Age 21-65 years
- Body mass index ≥ 25kg/m2 at the baseline screening
- Reporting ≥10 cigarettes per day, on average, for the past 6 months and \> 2 year duration of smoking
- Interest in making a long-term cessation attempt within the next 30-60 days
- Willingness to receive study medication and standard-of-care smoking cessation supports (nicotine replacement therapy and a smoking cessation app)
Key exclusion criteria
- BMI \< 25 kg/m2 at screening
- History of diabetes, diabetes-attributable medical conditions, or HbA1c ≥6.5% at baseline
- Recent (past 90 days) active suicidal ideation or lifetime history of suicide attempt
- Current treatment for psychotic disorders or mood disorders with psychotic features (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression with psychotic features), current treatment for bipolar disorder (with or without psychotic features), or current secondary psychosis due to substance use or another medical condition
- Meeting DSM-5 criteria for a current (past 12 months) substance use disorder other than tobacco use disorder, mild or moderate cannabis use disorder, or mild or moderate alcohol use disorder.
Where this trial is enrolling
This trial has 4 sites across 4 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
California1 site
- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
Colorado1 site
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, Colorado
Connecticut1 site
- Yale University School of MedicineNew Haven, Connecticut
Illinois1 site
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of MedicineChicago, Illinois
Timeline
Started enrolling: June 5, 2026. Expected completion: September 2028. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 17, 2026.
Official source
Every Monday we check this trial against ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Last checked August 21, 2026. Confirm the current status there before you contact a site:
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