Weekly shot aims to tame dangerous fat levels in the blood

NCT ID NCT07693777

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests an investigational biologic called DR10624, given as a weekly injection, in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia (very high blood fats) who are already on standard lipid-lowering therapy. The study compares two doses of DR10624 against a placebo to see if it can safely lower triglyceride levels and reduce related risks like pancreatitis. About 480 participants will receive weekly injections for 64 weeks, with the main goal of measuring the drop in fasting triglycerides at 26 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
DR10624 (a biologic injection)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new weekly injection option to sharply lower severe high triglycerides and reduce the risk of pancreatitis.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 3 trial, so results may not confirm benefit or safety. Side effects from the injection or immune reactions are possible.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

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

Participants

About 480 people

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

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 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: 1. Male or female aged ≥18 years at screening. 2. BMI 19.0-45.0 kg/m², body weight ≥50.0 kg. 3. Fasting triglyceride meets protocol-specified threshold at local lab and average of two separate central lab fasting samples collected ≥1 week apart. 4. On stable guideline lipid-lowering therapy ≥4 weeks. 5. Able to follow protocol and maintain stable lifestyle; sign voluntary written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed/suspected familial severe hypertriglyceridemia subtypes (Fredrickson Type 1/3, ApoC-II deficiency). 2. Unstable body weight, severe liver/kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, NYHA III-IV heart failure, Cushing syndrome. 3. History of acute pancreatitis within 6 months, chronic pancreatitis or symptomatic gallbladder disease. 4. Recent major cardiovascular events, bone disorders, abnormal thyroid function or active malignancy within 5 years. 5. Severe psychiatric disorders, substance abuse/excessive alcohol intake, or MTC/MEN2 family/personal history. 6. Prior exposure to GLP-1R/GCGR/FGF21R agonists, relevant investigational drugs or other interventional trials within 3 months. 7. Unqualified lab results at screening: abnormal liver/pancreas/renal indexes, elevated HbA1c, positive HIV/HBV/HCV, severe arrhythmia. 8. Pregnancy/lactation, contraception refusal, hypersensitivity to study drug, blood donation ≥400mL recently, or any conditions judged by investigator to affect trial safety/efficacy.

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Locations

  • Zhongshan Hospital

    Shanghai, China

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