New oral weight loss drug enters human testing

NCT ID NCT07166081

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an experimental pill called BGM0504 in 80 non-diabetic adults who are overweight or obese. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will check how the drug moves through the body, its safety, and whether it leads to weight loss.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
BGM0504
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new oral medication for weight management in people who are overweight or obese.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 80 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful weight loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Pharmaron CPC, Inc

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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