GLP-1 Evidence

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Feasibility of Semaglutide in Advanced Lung Disease

Status
RecruitingResults none
Why it is watched
non-weight indication: cardiovascular
Who it enrolls
age 18 Years to 80 Years; excludes diabetes; BMI ≥30 required; conditions: Obesity; Interstitial Lung Disease; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
Interventions
Semaglutide Pen Injector
Conditions
Obesity; Interstitial Lung Disease; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary; Pulmonary Hypertension
Phase and size
Phase 1, Phase 2 · 8 participants
Dates
Start 2024-01-29
Primary completion 2027-12-28
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania (Other)
Last checked
Sep 13, 2026
01Endpoints

What the trial will measure

  • Tolerability12 weeks
02Eligibility

Who can take part

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of one of the following lung diseases: interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or pulmonary hypertension * Age \> 18 * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 * Requires supplemental oxygen on exertion * Stable treatment regimen X 90 days * Use of disease-modifying therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes * Pregnant or Breastfeeding * Recent weight loss * Recent or chronic GI complaints * History of gastroparesis * History of scleroderma * Hospitalized at time of evaluation * Use of weight loss medication in last 90 days * Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia (type 2) * Uncontrolled thyroid disease * History of acute/chronic pancreatitis * Prior suicide attempt * Suicidal ideation in last 90 days * Presence of a pacemaker or defibrillator
03Change log

Registry changes

No changes recorded since the trial was added.