Viking Therapeutics, Inc.

This study tested whether a drug called VK5211 could help people aged 65 and older regain muscle mass after a hip fracture. It involved 108 participants who took the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, starting 3-7 weeks after their fracture surgery. The main goal was to see if the d…

This study tested a new daily pill called VK2735 to see if it helps people lose weight. It involved 280 adults who were obese or overweight with at least one related health issue, like high blood pressure. Participants took either the pill or a placebo (a dummy pill) for 13 weeks…