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NCT07574723·Not applicable·INTERVENTIONAL

Tirzepatide Titration to Reduce Side Effects in Individuals With Obesity

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Not applicable

Enrollment

68

Locations

1

Results

Not posted

Publications

0

Study summary

What the protocol is testing.

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a flexible, symptom-guided titration strategy for tirzepatide can reduce gastrointestinal side effects while maintaining weight-loss effectiveness in adults with obesity without diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does flexible, symptom-guided titration reduce nausea and vomiting compared with standard per-label titration? 2. Does flexible titration achieve weight loss comparable to standard titration? Researchers will compare standard per-label titration with a click-based, symptom-guided titration approach to assess differences in tolerability and treatment effectiveness. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to standard or flexible tirzepatide titration * Use a click-based dosing method that allows small dose increases based on tolerability (flexible group) * Attend study visits over 76 weeks for safety and outcome assessments This study addresses the lack of evidence for individualized titration strategies in obesity treatment and aims to improve tolerability, adherence, and long-term treatment outcomes.

Full detailed description

Tirzepatide is an effective treatment for obesity, but gastrointestinal adverse events during dose escalation may limit tolerability and adherence. Current labeling recommends a fixed titration schedule that does not account for individual differences in symptom tolerance. Evidence supporting individualized titration strategies in obesity treatment remains limited. This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate whether a flexible, symptom-guided titration strategy for tirzepatide can reduce gastrointestinal side effects while maintaining weight-loss effectiveness in adults with obesity without diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either standard per-label titration or a flexible, click-based titration approach that allows smaller dose increments based on individual tolerability. Participants in the standard group will follow the approved fixed dose-escalation schedule, while participants in the flexible group will advance doses according to gastrointestinal symptom severity, with the goal of minimizing nausea and vomiting. All participants will attend study visits over 76 weeks for assessment of weight change, tolerability, safety, and treatment adherence. This study will compare gastrointestinal tolerability and weight-loss outcomes between titration strategies and aims to inform individualized dosing approaches that may improve adherence and long-term obesity treatment outcomes.

Interventions

Treatment arms and agents.

DRUG

Tirzepatide (Per-label titration)

Tirzepatide is administered by subcutaneous injection once weekly. Dose escalation follows the manufacturer's prescribing information, with advancement through labeled dose levels at prespecified intervals to the assigned maintenance dose

DRUG

Tirzepatide (Flexible titration)

Tirzepatide is administered by subcutaneous injection once weekly. Dose escalation follows a flexible titration schedule as defined in the study protocol.

Timeline

From registration to results.

  1. First posted

    May 8, 2026

  2. Study start

    May 15, 2026

  3. Primary completion

    May 15, 2029

  4. Study completion

    Dec 31, 2029

  5. Results posted

    Not reported

  6. Registry updated

    Jul 8, 2026

Outcomes

What the study measures.

Primary outcomes

Vomiting episodes per patient assessed using the Modified Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching (M-INVR)

Time frame · From enrollment (at baseline) to the end of treatment at 76 weeks.

Vomiting episodes per patient will be assessed using the validated Modified Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching (M-INVR). The vomiting component is administered weekly, with scores ranging from 0 (no vomiting) to 4 (severe or frequent vomiting), where higher scores indicate worse outcomes. Vomiting burden will be summarized as: * Weekly vomiting severity scores based on M-INVR, and * An exposure-adjusted rate of vomiting episodes (episodes per patient-week), calculated by dividing the total number of reported vomiting episodes by the total duration of follow-up for each participant. This approach accounts for differences in treatment duration and follow-up time.

Secondary outcomes

Incidence, frequency, and duration of vomiting assessed using the MASCC Antiemesis Tool - Modified Index of Nausea and Vomiting (M-INVR)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Vomiting is assessed weekly using the MASCC Antiemesis Tool - Modified Index of Nausea and Vomiting (M-INVR), a validated patient-reported outcome measure. The vomiting subscale score is calculated as the sum of relevant vomiting items, with scores ranging from 0 to 16, where higher scores indicate greater incidence, frequency, and duration of vomiting (worse outcome).

Change in body weight

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Absolute and percentage change in body weight from baseline.

Proportion of participants remaining on active study medication

Time frame · Week 76

Number of participants continuing to receive active study medication at the end of the trial.

Change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change in HbA1c from baseline.

Change in lean body mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change in total lean body mass measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).

Change in visceral adiposity assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change in visceral adipose tissue measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).

Change in fat body mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change in total fat body mass measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).

Change in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change from baseline in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in U/L, measured using standard laboratory methods.

Change in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change from baseline in serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels in U/L, measured using standard laboratory methods.

Change in Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

Time frame · Baseline to Week 76

Change from baseline in serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels in U/L, measured using standard laboratory methods.

Eligibility

Who can take part.

Minimum age
18 Years
Maximum age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years and older 2. A diagnosis of obesity (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2) at screening with self-reported unsuccessful dietary efforts to lose weight. 3. No diagnosis of diabetes mellites. 4. Able to understand and sign the consent form 5. Able to undergo DEXA scan. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellites. 2. Obesity-related: * A self-reported change in body weight \>5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records. * Treatment with any medication for the indication of obesity within the past 90 days before screening. * Previous or planned (during the trial period) obesity treatment with surgery or a weight-loss device. However, the following are allowed: (1) liposuction and/or abdominoplasty, if performed \>1 year before screening; (2) lap banding, if the band has been removed \>1 year before screening; (3) intragastric balloon, if the balloon has been removed \>1 year before screening; or (4) duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve, if the sleeve has been removed \>1 year before screening. * Uncontrolled thyroid disease, defined as thyroid stimulating hormone \>6.0 mIU/L or \<0.4 mIU/L as measured by the central laboratory at screening. 3\. Mental health: * History of major depressive disorder within 2 years before screening. * Diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). * A Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of ≥15 at screening. * A lifetime history of a suicidal attempt. * Suicidal behavior within 30 days before screening. 4. General safety: * Use of non-herbal Chinese medicine or other non-herbal local medicine with unknown/unspecified content within 90 days before screening. * Presence of acute pancreatitis within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening. * History or presence of chronic pancreatitis. * Personal or first-degree relative(s) history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 or medullary thyroid carcinoma. * Renal impairment measured as estimated glomerular filtration rate value of \<15 mL/min/1.73 m2 as defined by KDIGO 2012 by the central laboratory at screening. * History of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to screening. Basal and squamous cell skin cancer and any carcinoma in-situ are allowed. * Any of the following: myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina, or transient ischemic attack within the past 60 days prior to screening. * Subject presently classified as being in New York Heart Association Class IV. * Surgery scheduled for the duration of the trial, except for minor surgical procedures, in the opinion of the investigator. * Known or suspected abuse of alcohol or recreational drugs. * Known or suspected hypersensitivity to trial product(s) or related products. * Previous participation in this trial. Participation is defined as signed informed consent. * Participation in another clinical trial within 90 days before screening. * Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding, or intends to become pregnant, or is of child-bearing potential and not using a highly effective contraceptive method. * Any disorder, unwillingness, or inability, not covered by any of the other exclusion criteria, which in the investigator's opinion, might jeopardize the subject's safety or compliance with the protocol.

Study locations

1 registered sites.

Kuwait. Showing up to 24 locations stored in the fast local snapshot.

Dasman Diabetes Institute

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Publications

Results and literature.

No PMID-linked publications were present in this registry snapshot.

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