Could a diabetes drug help breast cancer survivors lose weight?

NCT ID NCT07257484

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, is practical and acceptable for postmenopausal women who have had hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and are obese. Thirty participants will take the drug weekly for 24 weeks, with monthly check-ins to monitor progress and safety. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and overall health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Tirzepatide

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that tirzepatide is a practical option for weight management and better health in breast cancer survivors.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. Side effects from tirzepatide are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

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    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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