Increased Dietary Protein Intake During GLP-1 Medication Use (in Middle-aged Women With Overweight/Obesity)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age30-60
SponsorUniversity of Texas at Austin

About this trial

Middle-aged women with (overweight/)obesity who will begin or have begun GLP-1 medication use will be recruited to complete a 12-week diet intervention study. For 12-weeks, participants will continue to take their GLP-1 medication and may be provided with protein-rich foods to consume every day. Body composition, eating behavior, health, and well-being will be measured before and after the study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult women (30-60 years)

Having overweight or obesity (BMI >25 kg/m2)

Prescribed or taking GLP-1 medicine (within 4 weeks) by a physician

Willing and able to maintain current inactivity patterns throughout the study

Disqualifiers

Adults (<30 years or >60 years)

Having normal weight (BMI <25 kg/m2)

Not prescribed GLP-1 medication by a physician

Those on GLP-1 medication longer than 4 weeks (during time of screening)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Protein Rich Foods

Treatment groups

75 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Texas at Austin

Lead sponsor

National Pork Board

Collaborator