New obesity drug put to the heart safety test

NCT ID NCT07229157

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial is checking whether maridebart cafraglutide, a new weight-loss drug, affects the heart's electrical activity. About 81 adults with overweight or obesity will receive the drug or a placebo, and their heart rhythms will be closely monitored. The main goal is safety, not weight loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

maridebart cafraglutide (AMG 133)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that maridebart cafraglutide is safe for the heart, supporting its development as a weight-loss treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 safety study with only 81 people. It is not designed to test weight loss, and the drug may still fail in later trials or have other side effects.

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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

  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit - Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75247-4968, United States

  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit - Daytona Beach

    Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117-5116, United States