Weight Loss Study

We are looking for adults living with obesity who do not have diabetes to take part in a clinical research study testing a new weekly injection for weight loss.

At a glance

Condition: Obesity (without diabetes)
Enrollment status: Recruiting
Age range: 18+
Study duration: About 84 weeks (about 1 year and 8 months)
Visits: About 22 visits
Participant compensation: $91 per in-person visit;

Referral criteria summary

Are 18 years of age or older
Have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher
Do not have a diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
Have tried at least one diet or exercise effort to lose weight in the last 6 months without success
Have not used semaglutide, tirzepatide, or similar weight-loss injections in the last 3 months
Have not had weight-loss surgery (such as gastric bypass)
Are willing to give yourself a weekly injection and attend scheduled study visits

This is the study's public summary, not its full inclusion and exclusion criteria. A patient who does not obviously fit may still qualify — and the reverse is also true. Call the clinician line to talk through a specific patient before ruling them in or out.

About this study

This study is testing an investigational weekly injection to see if it helps people living with obesity lose weight. It will be compared to an approved weight-loss medicine called semaglutide (Wegovy®) and a placebo (an injection with no active ingredient). Researchers want to learn how well the study drug works and whether it is safe.

If you join, you will be in the study for about 1 year and 8 months (about 84 weeks). You will have about 22 visits — some in person and some online (virtual). You will give yourself a weekly injection and will receive nutritional counseling and lifestyle support throughout the study. Blood and urine tests will be done at certain visits to check your health.

Taking part is completely voluntary. You can stop at any time without it affecting your regular medical care. There is no cost to you for study-related visits, tests, or the study drug.

How to refer a patient

Fax the referral form — call (252) 515-0050 to confirm the current referral fax number. The form is at westclinicalresearch.com/providers/referral-form
Call (252) 515-0050 — ask for the clinical research team. Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Patients calling for themselves should use (252) 659-5222, which reaches the recruitment team.

A coordinator calls your office to confirm a referral before the patient is contacted.