New injection aims to melt belly fat without surgery

NCT ID NCT07608770

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2b trial tests an injection called CBL-514 to see if it can safely reduce abdominal fat. About 250 adults with moderate to high belly fat will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to measure fat reduction using MRI scans over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
CBL-514 injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option to reduce belly fat in people with moderate to high abdominal fat.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2b trial, so results are not yet proven. The treatment may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational Site 1

    RECRUITING

    South Yarra, Victoria, 3141, Australia

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