Study for People at Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Have you ever had a stroke, heart attack, cardiac surgery or other cardiac procedure? Or do you have kidney, heart, or vascular disease?
Are you interested in losing weight?
If the answer is yes, then this study may be for you.
Its purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a research medication that is injected once a week for weight loss and potential improvement of cardiovascular and weight related risk factors compared to a placebo.
What Does this Study Require?
- Must be highly motivated to achieve weight loss
- Dietary and physical activity counseling at most visits
- Weekly self-injections
- Willing to participate for about 114 weeks or more with at least 14 visits and 7 remote visits and follow study procedures including but not limited to lifestyle advice, maintain a diary and complete questionnaires.
- Blood draws at most visits
Who Can Participate?
Must be 18 and older and diagnosed with:
- Cardiovascular Disease (previous heart or vascular problems (examples: heart attack, stroke, revascularization procedure (stents etc.), heart failure etc.
- BMI ≥ 27
- History of some attempt at dietary weight loss.
How to Learn More
You may call our office at 615-329-2222 and speak with our team or complete the form below. Our team will need to speak with you to determine your interest and if you may qualify for participation in the study.Â
Potential Patient Benefits
All study related diagnostic tests and the study medication are at no cost. Insurance is not required.
Compensation of $1,000 may be available for study participants
Please fill out the information below.
Our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible to discuss the study with you.