WashU Medicine Division of Nutritional Science & Obesity Medicine

05/06/2026

Check out this interview on KMOV with Dr. Sam Klein and one of our wonderful research participants! They discuss our ongoing study being done to look at how muscle mass is affected by GLP-1 weight loss medications. For info on all of our current studies looking for participants, please call our office at 314-273-1879 or email us at [email protected]

https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/05/05/glp-1-use-rises-washu-trial-examines-real-life-impacts-patients/

04/09/2026

Dr. Samuel Klein, division chief of the WashU Medicine Division of Nutritional Science and Obesity Medicine, spoke with KMOX radio about his study looking at bone and muscle mass loss with popular weight-loss drugs. Listen here:

03/29/2026

Adult Weight Loss Research Study:
Washington University is conducting a research study to learn how body composition changes after weight loss.

Click this link to contact our study team- https://bit.ly/washuchn

03/24/2026

Director of the Center for Human Nutrition at WashU Medicine, Samuel Klein, MD, spoke with Ladue News about an ongoing study looking at GLP-1 medications and weight loss.

Dr. Samuel Klein, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at WashU Medicine, is launching the trial to study how semaglutide affects muscle – and what happens after patients stop

12/02/2025

📢 Weight Loss Study Alert!

Are you a healthy adult between the ages of 60 and 75?
Do you have a BMI of 30 or higher?
Are you interested in trying a weight-loss medication?

If so, you may qualify for a new research study!

👉 If you're interested, please scan the QR code or click the link below to complete a short survey. This will help our study team determine whether you may qualify for this or other studies conducted by our group.

https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W449ATPA49XEJDHE

We look forward to hearing from you!

12/02/2025

Hello Facebook friends! If you’re interested in becoming a research participant and you meet the criteria listed below, please use the QR code to complete the survey. Our study team is also available by phone and email — you can find all contact information on the flyer.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Please click the link below to complete the survey:
https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W449ATPA49XEJDHE

10/31/2025

Hello Facebook friends. If you want to become a research participant and meet the criteria below, please use the QR code below to complete the survey. Our study members are also available by phone and email. Please have a look at the contact information located on the flyer. We hope to hear from you soon!
Please click on the link below to complete the survey
https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W449ATPA49XEJDHE

10/09/2025

📢 New Study Alert – Participants Needed!
Washington University is conducting a research study and is looking for healthy participants.
Are you:
✅ 18–22 years old
✅ Have a BMI between 30 and 45
If you meet this criteria and would like to see if you prequalify for the study, please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to complete the medical survey.
https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W449ATPA49XEJDHE
Once the survey has been completed, a member of the study team will contact you.
We hope to hear from you soon!

10/02/2025

Hello Facebook friends. If you want to become a research participant and meet the criteria below, please use the QR code below to complete the survey. Our study members are also available by phone and email. Please have a look at the contact information located on the flyer. We hope to hear from you soon!
Please click on the link below to complete the survey
https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W449ATPA49XEJDHE

09/29/2025

📢 New Study Alert: Weight Loss Study for Men Only!

Washington University is conducting a new research study focused on weight loss exclusively for men.
You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are 18 years or older

Have a BMI of 30 or higher

Do not have diabetes

Compensation: $4,800

If you're interested in learning more, please scan the QR code to complete a short survey.
You can also call or email using the contact information listed on the flyer.

We hope to hear from you soon!
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