Weight loss drug's hidden toll: new study tracks muscle loss
NCT ID NCT07272837
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses advanced MRI scans to track changes in muscle and fat in the body and heart over 12 months in 50 adults starting semaglutide for type 2 diabetes or weight loss. Participants will undergo MRI scans, physical tests, blood samples, and questionnaires. The goal is to understand how semaglutide affects muscle health to ensure long-term well-being.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals who are starting semaglutide and are able to attend study visits at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18-80 years of age * Starting semaglutide for type 2 diabetes or weight loss * Able to safely undergo an MRI scan (including meeting the physical requirements for MRI equipment) Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of semaglutide for more than 2 weeks * Major recent heart issues or other severe health conditions * Concerns related to MRI use (including magnetic implants, pacemaker, severe claustrophobia) * Dependence on a mobility aid (unable to participate in exercise MRI)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 0M9, Canada
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