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Monthly shot aims to curb obesity in chinese adults

NCT ID NCT07874633

Disease control Sponsor: Pfizer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last updated Oct 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a monthly injection of berobenatide helps Chinese adults with overweight or obesity lose weight safely. About 432 participants will receive either berobenatide or a placebo shot, along with lifestyle counseling. The trial measures changes in body weight and monitors side effects over roughly 59 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
berobenatide, an experimental weight-loss drug given as a monthly shot under the skin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give Chinese adults with overweight or obesity a once-monthly injection option to help manage weight, alongside diet and lifestyle changes.
What could go wrong
The drug is still experimental and may not produce meaningful weight loss or may cause side effects. Results from this trial may not apply to other populations, and participants must keep using the treatment to maintain any benefit.

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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 432 people

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

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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: * Adults ≥18 years of age. * BMI ≥28 kg/m²; or BMI ≥24 kg/m² and \<28 kg/m² with at least one of the following weight-related co-morbidities: hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, or T2D. * At least one prior unsuccessful dietary weight-loss attempt. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant recent weight change (\>5% within 3 months). * Type 1 diabetes mellitus. * History of pancreatitis. * Personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2). * Recent bariatric surgery or obesity procedures. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Weight metabolic disease Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity Overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking University People's Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100044, China

  • The Second People's Hospital of Hefei

    Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China

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