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LIROH - Liraglutide for Obesity in HIV

Status
UnknownResults none
Why it is watched
non-weight indication: immune, other_emerging
Who it enrolls
age 18 Years to no upper limit; excludes diabetes; BMI ≥30 required; conditions: Obesity; HIV Infections
Interventions
Liraglutide
Conditions
Obesity; HIV Infections
Phase and size
Phase 4 · 40 participants
Dates
Start 2024-05-02
Primary completion 2025-05
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital (Other)
Last checked
Sep 13, 2026
01Endpoints

What the trial will measure

  • Proportion of participants who screen and enroll among those approachedMeasured at screening
  • Time to reach study enrollment targetMeasured at enrollment
  • Study retention rate at 12 weeksMeasured at Visit 4 at 12 weeks
  • Study retention rate at 24 weeksMeasured at End of Study at 24 weeks
  • Rate of adherence to treatment over 12 weeksMeasured at Visit 4 at 12 weeks
  • Embedded qualitative interviews regarding the acceptability of liraglutide for obesity managementMeasured at End of Study at 24 weeks
02Eligibility

Who can take part

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Able to give written informed consent to participate in the study 2. Able to comply with all study procedures, including daily subcutaneous injections 3. Adults ≥18 years old 4. PLWH on dolutegravir-based ART for ≥6 months 5. Documented HIV-1 viral load in the past 6 months confirming the participant is virologically suppressed 6. BMI ≥30 kg/m2 7. Desiring weight loss 8. Willing to undertake lifestyle change 9. Not on any weight loss agent for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Self-reported history of diabetes 2. Current use of medications for diabetes 3. Known contraindications to liraglutide, such as hypersensitivity to a component of the drug 4. Current pregnancy or desire to become pregnant 5. History of pancreatitis 6. History of thyroid disease 7. History of harmful use of alcohol 8. Clinically unstable in the opinion of the investigator
03Change log

Registry changes

No changes recorded since the trial was added.