Can popular Weight-Loss drugs alter breastmilk supply?
NCT ID NCT07720414
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether injected GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide, affect breastmilk production and its nutritional makeup in breastfeeding mothers. Participants will have their milk production measured before and after starting the medication, and milk samples will be analyzed for fat and other nutrients. The goal is to understand if these weight-loss drugs are safe for breastfeeding women and their infants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- injected GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help breastfeeding mothers and doctors make informed decisions about using GLP-1 drugs after pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. The drugs are prescribed by personal doctors, not the study team, which limits control.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 18 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 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
Breastfeeding mothers willing to attend study study visits in Aurora, CO.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Breastfeeding mothers of single or multiple infants. * Milk removal at least 4x daily * Eligible for a GLP-1 RA administered subcutaneously (oral GLP-1 RAs contain absorption enhancers, which may drive accumulation in milk) * Access to a breastpump, if needed for maintaining breastfeeding behaviors. * Willingness to provide 1-3 oz of breastmilk per study visit. * Willingness to track and report body weight daily. * Willingness to maintain breastfeeding behaviors for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently taking GLP-1 RA medication or other weight loss medication * Induced lactation, due to unknowns regarding the durability of the mammary gland's milk production after exogenous stimulation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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