About This Study
The purpose of this study is to learn more about a weight loss medicine called tirzepatide. We want to see how this medicine affects body fat, bones, and how well older adults can move. Volunteers in the study will take the medicine and join sessions about healthy eating and exercise. The goal is to see if the drug helps improve health in older adults who are overweight or obese.
What Activities Are a Part of this Study?
- Informed Consent Review
- Use of Study Treatments or Placebo
- After Study Follow-Up Activities
- Review of Medical History
- Physical Examinations
- Phone Calls and/or Emails
- Study Visits and Consultations
- Surveys/Questionnaires
- Laboratory and Imaging Tests
- Specimen Sample Collection
Age & Gender
- 65 - 100 years old
- All Genders
Language
- This study enrolls English speakers only
Additional Study Information
- No compensation provided
- No reimbursement offered
Study Locations
- Greater Winston-Salem, NC