A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine from Lilly, orforglipron, can help people with prediabetes lose weight.
- Who can join
- Adults 18+, are overweight, BMI 25+.
- What you take
- Orforglipron, 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 4 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: Overweight. Also studied in: Prediabetic State, Prehypertension, Obesity, Abdominal.
Full scientific study title: A Study of Orforglipron in Participants With Overweight at Risk of Development of Obesity-Related Complications or Progression to Class 1 Ob.
Who can join
Adults 18+, are overweight, 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
- Have an increased waist-to-height ratio of ≥0.5
- Have at least one pre-obesity-related complication (prediabetes, prehypertension, predyslipidemia)
- Have at least one unsuccessful attempt to reduce body weight based on diet and exercise
- Have a BMI greater than or equal to 25 to less than or equal to 29.9 kg/m2 or equivalent-/region-specific overweight thresholds
Key exclusion criteria
- Have type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or any other type of diabetes
- Do not have a stable body weight within 90 days before screening
- Have a documented obesity diagnosis or self-reported history of BMI ≥30 kg/m² (or an equivalent region-specific threshold)
- Have taken medications for weight loss, including over-the counter medications or alternative therapies, within 180 days prior to screening
- Have a prior or planned surgical treatment or procedure for obesity
Where this trial runs
This trial has 79 sites across 31 states. Site contacts are listed for reference. They are not screening through this trial right now.
Alabama3 sites
- Pinnacle Research Group, LLCAnniston, Alabama2562360055
- Central Research AssociatesBirmingham, Alabama205-327-1077
- Cahaba Research - PelhamPelham, Alabama2054084134
Arizona3 sites
- Care Access - 801 South Power Road, MesaMesa, Arizona877-791-0656
- Absolute Clinical ResearchPhoenix, Arizona
- Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc./Orange Grove Family PracticeTucson, Arizona520-333-4515
California9 sites
- Orange County Research CenterLake Forest, California7145509990
- Healthy Brain ClinicLong Beach, California562-606-5999
- Los Angeles Institute for Metabolic ResearchLos Angeles, California213-373-8380
- Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical GroupPalm Springs, California760-320-9505
- Artemis Institute for Clinical ResearchRiverside, California951-374-1190
- Riverside ClinicalRiverside, California1-951-374-8000
- Headlands Research- SacramentoSacramento, California9164348230
- Norcal Endocrinology & Internal MedicineSan Ramon, California925-552-5280
- Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.Walnut Creek, California9259307267
Connecticut2 sites
- Yale University School of MedicineNew Haven, Connecticut(203) 785-7421
- Chase Medical Research, LLCWaterbury, Connecticut2034194420
Florida8 sites
- Excel Medical Clinical TrialsBoca Raton, Florida3056316704
- Flourish Research Acquisition, LLC dba Flourish Research - North MiamiMiami, Florida786-772-0411
- New Age Medical Research CorporationMiami, Florida3055969901
- Renstar Medical ResearchOcala, Florida3526295800
- Headlands Research OrlandoOrlando, Florida1 (407) 705-3471
- Oviedo Medical ResearchOviedo, Florida407-977-2705
- Care Access - St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, Florida877-791-0656
- Precision Clinical ResearchSunrise, Florida
Georgia4 sites
- SKY Clinical Research Network Group-BrownAtlanta, Georgia8886594363
- HOPE Clinical Research & WellnessConyers, Georgia7706795591
- Care Access - Dalton WalmartDalton, Georgia877-791-0656
- Care Access - DecaturDecatur, Georgia678-470-4394
Idaho2 sites
- Family First Medical CenterIdaho Falls, Idaho208-552-7700
- Solaris Clinical ResearchMeridian, Idaho1 2082880123
Illinois1 site
- Great Lakes Clinical Trials - RavenswoodChicago, Illinois773-275-3500 Ext 162
Iowa1 site
- Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research CenterWest Des Moines, Iowa5153296800
Kansas1 site
- Cotton O'Neil Clinical Research CenterTopeka, Kansas785-354-9591
Kentucky1 site
- Monroe Biomedical Research - LouisvilleLouisville, Kentucky5025155672
Louisiana2 sites
- Pennington Biomedical Research CenterBaton Rouge, Louisiana2257632578
- IMA Clinical Research Monroe-MainMonroe, Louisiana3187371098
Maryland1 site
- Centennial Medical GroupColumbia, Maryland4436988678
Massachusetts1 site
- Brigham and Women's Hospital Diabetes ProgramBoston, Massachusetts6177324245
Michigan3 sites
- Great Lakes Research Group, Inc.Bay City, Michigan989-895-9100
- Great Lakes Research InstituteSouthfield, Michigan
- Arcturus Healthcare , PLC, Troy Internal Medicine Research DivisionTroy, Michigan248-312-0025
Minnesota1 site
- Headlands Research-Twin CitiesMaplewood, Minnesota
Missouri1 site
- Clinvest Headlands LlcSpringfield, Missouri4178837889
Nevada2 sites
- M3 Wake Research - Las Vegas CimarronLas Vegas, Nevada7028938968
- Renascor Clinical ResearchReno, Nevada775-544-0376
New Jersey1 site
- IMA Clinical Research WarrenWarren Township, New Jersey
New York3 sites
- Drug Trials AmericaHartsdale, New York9143412346
- NYC Research INCLong Island City, New York516-574-9232
- Rochester Clinical Research, LLCRochester, New York585-288-0890
North Carolina3 sites
- Medication ManagementGreensboro, North Carolina3367636968
- West Clinical ResearchMorehead City, North Carolina2525150050
- Trial Management Associates - Wilmington - Floral ParkwayWilmington, North Carolina
North Dakota1 site
- Lillestol ResearchFargo, North Dakota7012327705
Ohio1 site
- Remington-Davis, IncColumbus, Ohio614-487-2560
Oklahoma1 site
- Central States ResearchTulsa, Oklahoma918-645-5400
Oregon1 site
- The Corvallis Clinic, P.C.Corvallis, Oregon
Pennsylvania2 sites
- Clinical Renal Associates Ltd.Media, Pennsylvania610-872-8501
- Suburban Research AssociatesWest Chester, Pennsylvania
South Carolina1 site
- Care Access - MauldinMauldin, South Carolina(864) 202-6290
Tennessee2 sites
- New Phase Research and DevelopmentKnoxville, Tennessee865-200-8364
- Clinical Research Associates IncNashville, Tennessee6153290197
Texas13 sites
- IMA Clinical Research AustinAustin, Texas
- Headlands Horizons, LLC dba Headlands Research-BrownsvilleBrownsville, Texas
- Cedar Health Research - Texas Native HealthDallas, Texas2142538170
- Headlands Research-El PasoEl Paso, Texas(915) 910 7088
- Cedar Health Research - EulessEuless, Texas214-253-8170
- Biopharma Informatic, LLCHouston, Texas(281) 944-3610
- Care Access - Houston - Clinical Trials Center by Walmart & Care AccessHouston, Texas877-791-0656
- Activian Clinical ResearchKingwood, Texas832 969 3401
- DCOL Center for Clinical ResearchLongview, Texas903-238-8854
- IMA Clinical Research San AntonioSan Antonio, Texas210-692-7157
- VIP TrialsSan Antonio, TX 78230, Texas210-569-2672
- Consano Clinical Research, LLCShavano Park, Texas210-545-4900
- Care Access - Tyler - Clinical Trials Center by Walmart & Care AccessTyler, Texas877-791-0656
Virginia2 sites
- Sovah Clinical Research-River DistrictDanville, Virginia434-793-4711
- Clinical Research Partners, LLCRichmond, Virginia8044773045
West Virginia2 sites
- CAMC Institute for Academic MedicineCharleston, West Virginia
- Frontier Clinical Research, LLCKingwood, West Virginia304-441-2006
Timeline
Scheduled start: September 2026. Expected completion: September 2030. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: August 31, 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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