RecruitingPhase 2NCT06173778

Semaglutide for Post-Smoking Cessation Weight Management

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Limiting Post-Smoking Cessation Weight Gain in Adult Smokers With Overweight/Obesity


Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Enrollment

197 participants

Start Date

Apr 23, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This trial will examine the effect of semaglutide 2.4mg on changes in body weight, body composition, and peripheral and central mechanisms that control appetite, satiety, and food intake in the context of smoking cessation.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Brief Smoking Cessation Counseling, a drug called Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT, nicotine patch), and others for people with cigarette smoking, obesity, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 75 Years.

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Interventions

DRUGsemaglutide 2.4mg

Semaglutide 2.4mg will be self-administered once a week under the surface of the skin and will be started at 0.24mg once a week for 4 weeks; in 4-week intervals, the dose will be increased until a dose of 2.4mg is reached

DRUGPlacebo

Non-active medication, self-administered

DRUGNicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT, nicotine patch)

Participants who smoke \>10 cigarettes/day will use 21 mg patches for the first 6 weeks, 14 mg patches during weeks 7 and 8, and 7 mg patches during weeks 9 and 10. Participants who smoke 5-10 cigarettes per day will use 14 mg patches for the first 6 weeks and 7 mg patches for weeks 7-10.

BEHAVIORALBrief Smoking Cessation Counseling

Participants will receive weekly, manual-based individual smoking cessation counseling. Counseling will be provided by master's level clinicians.


Locations(2)

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

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