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Can a weekly shot help people with obesity shed significant weight?

NCT ID NCT07794761

Disease control Sponsor: Pfizer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests an investigational drug called berobenatide, given as a once-weekly injection, in about 180 adults with obesity in Japan. Some participants may also have type 2 diabetes. Researchers randomly assign participants to receive either berobenatide or a placebo for about 22 months, then compare changes in body weight and other health measures to see if the drug helps with weight loss and is safe.

What this could mean

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Active substance
berobenatide (also known as MET097, PF-08653944), an investigational drug given as a weekly injection
What this could lead to
If it works, berobenatide could offer a new once-weekly treatment option to help people with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve related health conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage test in a specific group of adults in Japan, and the drug may not prove more effective than placebo. As with any weight-loss medication, there may be side effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 180 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥18 years. * BMI of: ≥27.0 kg/m2 to \<35.0 kg/m2 with ≥2 obesity-related health disorders or BMI of ≥35.0 kg/m2 with ≥1 obesity-related health disorder. The participant must have at least one of either hypertension, dyslipidemia or glucose intolerance (T2D and impaired glucose tolerance etc.) as an obesity-related health disorder. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a self-reported body weight change greater than 5% within 90 days prior to Screening. * Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or any other form of diabetes other than T2D. * History of acute or chronic pancreatitis. * Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity

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  1. The places running it

    12 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Doujin Memorial Foundation Meiwa Hospital

    Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0041, Japan

  • Fukuwa Clinic

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0031, Japan

  • Higashi-Shinjuku Clinic, Keikokai Medical Corp.

    Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0072, Japan

  • Ikebukuro Metropolitan Clinic

    Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0021, Japan

  • Manda Memorial Hospital

    Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0062, Japan

  • Medical Corporation Heishinkai OCROM Clinic

    Suita, Osaka, 565-0853, Japan

  • Medical Corporation Heishinkai ToCROM Clinic

    Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0008, Japan

  • Nihonbashi Sakura Clinic

    Tokyo, 103-0025, Japan

  • Oishi Clinic

    Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka, 811-2310, Japan

  • Shimamura Memorial Hospital

    Nerima-ku, Tokyo, 177-0051, Japan

  • Tokyo Center Clinic

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027, Japan

  • Tokyo-Eki Center-building Clinic

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027, Japan

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