New shot could help shed pounds – early trial underway

NCT ID NCT06054698

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 2 study tested an injectable drug called HRS9531 in 61 overweight or obese adults to see if it helps with weight loss over 36 weeks. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in body weight. The goal is to find a new treatment option for obesity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HRS9531 injection

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new injectable medication for weight loss in people who are overweight or obese.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 61 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful weight loss compared to placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jinan Central Hospital

    Jinan, Shandong, 250013, China

  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China

  • The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medicine University

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China

  • Zhejiang Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310007, China