Effect of GLP1 Receptor Agonists on Physical Function, Body Composition, and Markers of Aging in Older Adults

Summary

Semaglutide is a medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an antihyperglycemic (a drug that reduces glucoses in those with diabetes) and for weight management. This new study will help find out what effects, semaglutide has on people who take the drug and the drug's effect on physical function, body composition, and aging.

Timeline

Start

2023-04-01

Primary completion

2024-05-20

Completion

2024-05-20

Publications

• Cortes TM, Vasquez L, Serra MC, Robbins R, Stepanenko A, Brown K, Barrus H, Campos A, Espinoza SE, Musi N. Effect of Semaglutide on Physical Function, Body Composition, and Biomarkers of Aging in Older Adults With Overweight and Insulin Resistance: Protocol for an Open-Labeled Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Sep 13;13:e62667. doi: 10.2196/62667.

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Indications