A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Treatment Options for Weight Management After Discontinuation of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide (GLP1 Transition Trial)

Last updated: May 27, 2025
Sponsor: Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

4

Condition

Diabetes Prevention

Obesity

Hypertriglyceridemia

Treatment

Bupropion-Naltrexone-Metformin

Bupropion-Naltrexone

WW Clinic

Clinical Study ID

NCT06605703
GLP1 Transition Trial
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The study compares the effectiveness of treatment options for weight management after discontinuing semaglutide and tirzepatide. The primary outcome is absolute and percentage weight change at 12-weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years or older

  • Previous hx of BMI of >30 or BMI of >27 with one or more weight related medicallyqualifying condition (hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, cardiovasculardisease)

  • Currently taking Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro or Zepbound and have been for at least 6months

  • At least 15% body weight loss since taking Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Zepbound

  • Willing to stop taking their GLP-1 medication or is discontinuing due tocircumstances such as access, cost, coverage, choice, or any other reason

  • Ability to provide informed consent prior to any trial-related activities

  • Able to read and write in English

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BMI <22 kg/m2

  • Diabetes

  • Previous surgical obesity treatment

  • Currently pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study

  • Breastfeeding

  • History of seizures or epilepsy

  • Current opioid use or in acute opioid withdrawal

  • Abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antiepilepticdrugs

  • History of glaucoma

  • Uncontrolled hypertension

  • Severe renal impairment and/or Chronic kidney disease stage III or GFR <60

  • Acute hepatitis or liver failure

  • Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis

  • Use of antipsychotic medications or opiod analgesics

  • Current or previous history of anorexia or bulimia nervosa

  • Engagement with vomiting or laxative use within the last 28 days with the aim ofcontrolling their shape or weight

  • Current SSRI, SNRI, mood stabilizer, amphetamine, or corticosteroid use

  • Current diagnosis of hyper or hypothyroidism or current use of thyroid replacementmedicine

  • Current use of beta blockers

  • Current use of depo shot (medroxyprogesterone acetate) for birth control

  • Current diagnosis of Cushing's disease or syndrome

  • Current use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

  • Known hypersensitivity to bupropion, naltrexone, or metformin

  • Any other reason rendering a participant unsuitable for trial participation, asdetermined by a clinician or study investigator

Study Design

Total Participants: 225
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Bupropion-Naltrexone-Metformin
Phase: 4
Study Start date:
September 18, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • WW International, Inc

    NYC, New York 10010
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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