A Study Of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist-Induced Weight Loss On Airway Hyperresponsiveness

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy can reduce airway hyperresponsiveness in patients with obesity and evidence of airway hyperresponsiveness and asthma

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥18 years of age

  • BMI ≥30 kg/m²

  • Physician-diagnosed asthma, objectively confirmed with positive methacholine challenge at baseline screening

  • Stable asthma therapy for ≥1 month prior to screening

  • Access to GLP-1 RA therapy for 6 months

  • Active Mayo Clinic Medical Record Number

  • Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of obesity medication within last 3 months

  • Unintentional weight loss ≥ 20 lbs within last 3 months

  • Current smoking/vaping of tobacco or cannabis within last 3 months

  • History of bariatric surgery within last year

  • Diagnosis of other chronic pulmonary condition (i.e. lung cancer, ILD)

  • Systemic corticosteroid use within the past 3 months

  • Known or suspected allergy to GLP-1 RA

  • Contraindication to GLP-1 RA therapy

  • Participation in another clinical trial involving an investigational product

  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, intending to become pregnant during study period

  • Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with participation, confound interpretation of results, or pose undue risk

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 09/16/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Leah Ishmael, D.O.

Open for enrollment

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