New pill could curb binge eating episodes
NCT ID NCT05118906
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a new drug called BP1.4979 in 67 women with moderate to severe binge eating disorder. Participants took either the drug or a placebo for a set period. Researchers measured how many binge eating episodes and days per week occurred, along with quality of life. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce binge eating.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BP1.4979 (a drug taken as tablets)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new medication to help control binge eating episodes in people with binge eating disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase pilot study with only 67 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being evaluated.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nutrition Department, La Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital
Paris, 75013, France
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