Sequential or CombinaTion Anti-obesitY Medication With Muscle Preservation for Weight Loss and MaintEnance: A PragmAtic Randomized CoNtrolled Trial (STAY-LEAN Trial)

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 4
SUMMARY

This is a prospective, pragmatic, 21 month, single-center, randomized, 2-phased, open-label, parallel-group trial comparing the use of enhanced lifestyle changes (ELC) in two different sequential anti obesity medication (AOM) therapies. The ELC consists of a medically-supervised and comprehensive weight loss program (Cleveland Clinic's Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism's Integrated Weight Management Program). In the first phase (9 months) of the study, all participants will receive tirzepatide 15 mg (option #1) or semaglutide 2.4 mg if tirzepatide is not tolerated. In the second phase, after completing 9 months of tirzpeatide or semaglutide, participants will continue ELC and will be randomly assigned to a different oral AOM therapy for another 12 months: group 1 (phentermine-topiramate or naltrexone-bupropion) or group 2 (orlistat). The primary endpoint will be the percentage weight loss at 21 months compared to weight loss at 9 months. The goal will be to show superiority of the arm receiving ELC plus AOM therapy (phentermine-topiramate or naltrexone-bupropion) when compared to the other AOM therapy group (orlistat). Secondary and exploratory endpoints will include percentage of fat mass loss, lean muscle mass, functional capacity, muscle strength and compliance to enhanced lifestyle changes. Informed consent will be obtained. IRB approval of the study will be obtained.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Gender: men and women

• Ethnicity: all ethnic groups

• Age: ≥ 25, \< 65 years

⁃ 5\. Obesity, BMI ≥ 30 and BMI \< 45 6. An Employee, or the significant other of an employee, that is covered by the Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan

Locations
United States
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITING
Cleveland
Contact Information
Primary
Andrea Debs, MS
debsa@ccf.org
216-445-8354
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 150
Treatments
Experimental: Group 1 AOM
Comprehensive weight loss Program + Enhanced lifestyle changes + Group 1 AOM sequential therapy (phentermine-topiramate or naltrexone-bupropion)
Experimental: Group 2 AOM
Comprehensive weight loss + Enhanced lifestyle changes + Group 2 AOM Sequential therapy (orlistat)
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: The Cleveland Clinic

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