New obesity drug candidate enters early human testing

NCT ID NCT06606106

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

Summary

This early-stage study tests a new drug called LY3537031 in overweight, obese, and healthy volunteers. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Researchers will also measure weight changes and blood sugar levels. The study involves about 300 people and lasts up to 49 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LY3537031 (a drug given as an injection under the skin)

What this could lead to

If this early study shows the drug is safe and leads to weight loss, it could point toward a new treatment for obesity.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial, so the main goal is safety, not weight loss. The drug may not work or could have side effects. Results may not apply to everyone.

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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

  • Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33172, United States

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC

    Los Alamitos, California, 90720, United States

  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit

    Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117, United States

  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit

    Dallas, Texas, 75247, United States

  • QPS

    Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States