Researchers dig into medical records to see how weight loss drugs really perform
NCT ID NCT07551193
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviews medical records of 300 adults with overweight or obesity who took weight management medications. Researchers want to see how much weight patients lost after 12 months and whether blood sugar and cholesterol improved. No new treatments or visits are required—only existing data is used.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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
Adult patients (≥18 years) with overweight or obesity (BMI ≥25) who received weight management medications. Patients must have continuous insurance enrollment for 12 months before and after treatment initiation, and weight measurements at both baseline and 12 months.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: 1. Age: Adults aged 18 years or older. 2. Body Mass Index (BMI): Patients classified as overweight (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m²) or obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m²). 3. Medication: At least one pharmacy claim for any approved weight management medication 4. Continuous Enrollment: Patients must have continuous enrollment in medical and pharmacy insurance for 1 year prior to the index date (date of treatment initiation) and 1 year afterward. \- Exclusion Criteria: 1. Type 1 Diabetes: Patients with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. 2. Non-Compliance: Evidence of non-compliance with treatment (e.g., gaps in therapy greater than 30 days). 3. Bariatric Surgery: Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery in the past 5 years. 4. Serious Comorbidities: Presence of serious medical conditions that may confound weight loss outcomes (e.g., uncontrolled psychiatric disorders, cancer).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AlDafter Medical center
Manama, Bahrain
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