Can a monthly shot help people with obesity lose weight?

NCT ID NCT07794774

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 study tests an experimental drug called berobenatide, given as a once-monthly injection, to see if it helps adults with obesity lose weight. About 197 participants in Japan will receive either berobenatide or a placebo for roughly 21 months. The trial measures changes in body weight, waist size, and other health markers, and also checks the drug's safety.

What this could mean

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Active substance
berobenatide, an experimental once-monthly injectable drug
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient once-monthly option for weight loss in people with obesity, potentially reducing related health risks.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 3 trial, but success is not guaranteed. The drug may cause side effects, and results in this Japanese population may not apply to everyone.

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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 197 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

Feb 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

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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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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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 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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