About this trial
This prospective cohort study investigates the effects of tirzepatide versus liraglutide on bone turnover markers and body composition in adults with class 3 obesity, characterised by Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m². Participants will be followed for 6 months with assessments at baseline, 3 and 6. The primary outcome is the change in bone resorption marker C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) at 3 months. Secondary outcomes include changes in body weight, BMI, bone mineral density (BMD), and body composition. The study aims to clarify the differential impact of weight loss achieved through tirzepatide versus liraglutide on bone metabolism and body composition in adults with obesity.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged between 30 and 65 years
BMI ≥40 kg/m²
Disqualifiers
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)
Chronic kidney disease
Liver failure
Heart failure
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
Sponsors and collaborators
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Lead sponsor
Laikο General Hospital, Athens
Collaborator
Athens Medical Center
Collaborator
Sotiria General Hospital
Collaborator
251 Hellenic Air Force & VA General Hospital
Collaborator
Evangelismos Hospital
Collaborator