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Effectiveness of Combined GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Therapy and Structured Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Morphology, Quality, and Physical Function in Overweight and Obese Individuals

3 giugno 2026 aggiornato da: Özgül Öztürk, Acibadem University

Effectiveness of Combined GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Therapy and Structured Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Morphology, Quality, and Physical Function in Overweight and Obese Individuals: a Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of a 24-week home-based progressive resistance exercise program combined with tirzepatide treatment on skeletal muscle mass, muscle quality, and functional capacity in overweight and obese individuals. A total of 108 participants initiating tirzepatide therapy will be randomized to either exercise plus pharmacotherapy or pharmacotherapy alone. The primary outcome is change in thigh muscle thickness and echo intensity assessed by ultrasonography.

Panoramica dello studio

Descrizione dettagliata

Pharmacologically induced weight loss with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/ glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists such as tirzepatide is associated with significant reductions in lean body mass, raising concerns regarding muscle function and long-term outcomes. Resistance exercise is the most effective intervention to preserve muscle mass during weight loss; however, evidence combining these approaches is limited.

This study is a prospective, two-center, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate whether structured resistance exercise enhances muscle preservation and functional outcomes in individuals receiving tirzepatide therapy.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

108

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Criteri di partecipazione

I ricercatori cercano persone che corrispondano a una certa descrizione, chiamata criteri di ammissibilità. Alcuni esempi di questi criteri sono le condizioni generali di salute di una persona o trattamenti precedenti.

Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • initiation of tirzepatide-based pharmacological treatment as prescribed by an endocrinology and metabolism specialist,
  • body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kg/m² and the presence of a comorbidity condition or BMI≥30 kg/m²
  • age between 18 and 65 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • presence of cerebrovascular, hematological, pulmonary, rheumatological, or neurological disorders
  • current participation in a structured diet or exercise program
  • use of weight-loss medications within the past 12 months
  • history of upper or lower extremity surgery or injury within the past 6 months
  • any contraindication to resistance exercise as determined by the treating physician.

Piano di studio

Questa sezione fornisce i dettagli del piano di studio, compreso il modo in cui lo studio è progettato e ciò che lo studio sta misurando.

Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Resistance Exercise + Tirzepatide
24-week home-based progressive resistance exercise program (3 sessions/week) using elastic bands and bodyweight exercises, combined with tirzepatide treatment and general lifestyle recommendations..
A 24-week home-based resistance exercises using elastic band and bodyweight
Lifestyle recommendations including physical activity and nutritional advice
Comparatore attivo: Tirzepatide Alone
Standard tirzepatide treatment with usual care and general lifestyle recommendations.
Lifestyle recommendations including physical activity and nutritional advice

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Change in muscle thickness
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Muscle thickness of the thigh (quadriceps femoris) will be assessed using a portable ultrasound and will be presented in millimeters (mm).
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Muscle echo intensity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Echo intensity will be assessed via a portable muscle ultrasonography using grayscale analysis (0-255 scale) within a standardized region of interest using ImageJ software (National Institutes of Health, USA), with higher values indicating greater intramuscular fat and fibrous tissue infiltration and thus poorer muscle quality. Assessments will include quadriceps femoris.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Muscle strength (handheld dynamometer)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Isometric muscle strength of the biceps brachii, triceps brachii, quadriceps femoris, and hamstrings will be assessed bilaterally using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer (Lafayette Instrument Company®, USA) using the make test method.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Body weight
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Body weight will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis and presented in kilograms (kg).
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Six-minute walk test
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Functional capacity will be assessed using the 6-minute walk test according to standardized procedures and the total distance will be recorded in meters.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Physical activity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Physical activity will be measured objectively using a wearable device (Garmin Vívosmart 5), time spent for light, moderate, and vigorous activity will be recorded for 7 days.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Nutritional status (3-day food record)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Dietary intake will be assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks using 3-day food records (two non-consecutive weekdays and one weekend day). Prior to assessment, participants will receive standardized verbal, written, and visual instructions - including portion size estimation aids - to ensure accurate and consistent recording.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Quality of life (Short Form-36)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
The Short Form-36, a validated and reliable self-reported instrument evaluating physical and mental health status across eight domains: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, and mental health will be used to determine the level of quality of life. Physical and mental sub scales are scored from 0 to 100, higher scores indicate a better quality of life.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Clinical parameters (blood pressure)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Blood pressure will be measured using a sphygmomanometer at each assessment point.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Height
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Height of the participants will be assessed using a stadiometer and presented in meters.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Body mass index
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Body mass index will be calculated using height and weight (kg/m^2)
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Body fat percentage
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Body fat percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis and presented in percentage (%).
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Fat free mass
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Fat-free mass will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis and presented in kilograms.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Chair stand test
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Functional capacity will be assessed using 30-second chair stand test according to standardized procedures. The number of repetitions which the participants fully raised from a chair will be recorded in numbers (n).
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Self-reported physical activity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Self-reported physical activity will be determined using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Metabolic equivalent (MET) values will be calculated and participants will be categorized into inactive, moderately active, and very active based on MET values.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Grip strength
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Handgrip strength will be assessed using a JAMAR dynamometer (Sammons Preston, USA) following the standardized protocol. Three maximal isometric contractions will be performed with 1-minute rest intervals, the mean of the three trials in kilograms will be used for analysis.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Clinical measures (fasting glucose)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Fasting glucose will be recorded from the medical records and will be presented in mmol/L.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Clinical parameters (lipid profile)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Total Cholesterol, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, Triglycerides will be recorded from the medical records and presented in mmol/L.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Muscle thickness
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Muscle thickness of the biceps femoris, triceps brachii, and biceps brachia will be assessed using a portable ultrasound and will be presented in millimeters (mm).
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Muscle echo intensity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks
Echo intensity will be assessed via a portable muscle ultrasonography using grayscale analysis (0-255 scale) within a standardized region of interest using ImageJ software (National Institutes of Health, USA), with higher values indicating greater intramuscular fat and fibrous tissue infiltration and thus poorer muscle quality. Assessments will include biceps femoris, biceps brachii, and triceps brachii.
Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Studia le date principali

Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 novembre 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

30 novembre 2027

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

1 gennaio 2028

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

28 aprile 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

21 maggio 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

27 maggio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

4 giugno 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

3 giugno 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 aprile 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

Descrizione del piano IPD

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared. The study data contains personal health information. Also, data sharing may also be limited by institutional policies and data protection legislation. Findings will be reported in aggregate form.

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

prodotto fabbricato ed esportato dagli Stati Uniti

No

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