UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000059367
Receipt number R000067900
Scientific Title Single center Prospective Study of Tirzepatide in Adults with Obesity and MASLD: Co-primary Endpoints on Weight, Liver Biochemistry, and Histology
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/10/17
Last modified on 2025/10/10 14:19:13

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Basic information

Public title

A Single-Center Prospective Interventional Study of Tirzepatide in Obese Patients with steatotic liver disease: Exploring Its Effects on Body Weight, Liver Function, and Histology

Acronym

A Single-Center Prospective Interventional Study of Tirzepatide in Obese Patients with steatotic liver disease

Scientific Title

Single center Prospective Study of Tirzepatide in Adults with Obesity and MASLD: Co-primary Endpoints on Weight, Liver Biochemistry, and Histology

Scientific Title:Acronym

Single center Prospective Study of Tirzepatide in Adults with Obesity and MASLD

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Obesity patients with MASLD

Classification by specialty

Medicine in general Hepato-biliary-pancreatic medicine

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

This study aims to systematically assess the short- to mid-term efficacy and safety of tirzepatide in obese patients with MASLD, using body weight, liver function, and liver histology as co-primary endpoints.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

1)Percent change in body weight from baseline at 6 months.
2)Percent change in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) from baseline at 6 months.
3)Proportion of patients showing a over 2-point reduction in NAFLD Activity Score (NAS) without worsening of fibrosis on repeat liver biopsy at 6-12 months.

Key secondary outcomes



Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Single arm

Randomization

Non-randomized

Randomization unit


Blinding

Open -no one is blinded

Control

Uncontrolled

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

1

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Medicine

Interventions/Control_1

Tirzepatide

Interventions/Control_2


Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

18 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

75 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

Age between 18 and 75 years
Body mass index (BMI) over 27 kg/m2, consistent with domestic regulatory criteria
Diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) according to current clinical practice guidelines
The principal investigator determines that tirzepatide is clinically indicated

Basic Conditions
Diagnosis of hypertension, dyslipidemia, or type 2 diabetes mellitus

Lifestyle Modification
Insufficient response to at least 6 months of lifestyle intervention, including dietary and exercise therapy

BMI and Obesity-Related Comorbidities
Eligible participants must meet one of the following conditions:

BMI over 35 kg/m2, or
BMI over 27 kg/m2 with two or more obesity-related comorbidities, including:

Impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes, borderline diabetes, etc.)
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Hyperuricemia or gout
Coronary artery disease (myocardial infarction, angina pectoris)
Cerebral infarction or transient ischemic attack
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) / Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Menstrual disorders or female infertility
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (SAS)
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., osteoarthritis of the knee or hip)
Obesity-related kidney disease

Written informed consent obtained prior to enrollment
Baseline liver biopsy performed within 3 months before study initiation or scheduled to be performed prior to treatment

Key exclusion criteria

Decompensated liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class B or C)

History of pancreatitis, or active gallstones or cholecystitis

Planned initiation of other anti-obesity or incretin-based medications within the next 6 months

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, severe heart failure, active malignancy, or pregnancy/lactation

Any other condition that the principal investigator considers inappropriate for study participation

Target sample size

20


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Yuki
Middle name
Last name Yamashita

Organization

nagano red cross hospital

Division name

Gastroenterology

Zip code

380-8582

Address

5-22-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken, Japan

TEL

026-226-4131

Email

yyamashita@nagano-rch.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Yuki
Middle name
Last name Yamashita

Organization

nagano red cross hospital

Division name

Gastroenterology

Zip code

380-8582

Address

5-22-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken, Japan

TEL

026-226-4131

Homepage URL


Email

yyamashita@nagano-rch.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

nagano red cross hospital

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

nagano red cross hospital

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Other

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

nagano red cross hospital

Address

5-22-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken, Japan

Tel

026-226-4131

Email

yyamashita@nagano-rch.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 10 Month 17 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2025 Year 09 Month 29 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 09 Month 29 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 10 Month 17 Day

Last follow-up date

2030 Year 10 Month 17 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2025 Year 10 Month 10 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 10 Month 10 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067900