Ear nerve stimulation for weight loss after tirzepatide
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation to the ear can help people who haven't lost much weight with tirzepatide (a diabetes/weight drug). It's for people who are still overweight after 12 weeks of treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are overweight or obese and have a weight-related health issue like high blood pressure or fatty liver.
- You have been taking tirzepatide for at least 12 weeks but lost 10% or less of your body weight.
- You have not had other weight-altering medicines (like steroids or antipsychotics) in the last 3 months.
- You do not have uncontrolled thyroid problems, Cushing's syndrome, or cancer.
- You do not have diabetes or a skin infection on your ear.
- You are willing to have an MRI and are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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