New pill aims to tackle obesity and diabetes by calming inflammation

NCT ID NCT07055516

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called NT-0796 in 176 obese adults, some with type 2 diabetes. Participants take the drug or a placebo alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug helps with weight loss and reduces inflammation, which is linked to diabetes complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

NT-0796 (oral capsule)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new weight-loss and anti-inflammatory treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2a trial with only 176 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug is still experimental and may not prove effective or safe.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigative Site

    Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Miami, Florida, 33147, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Manassas, Virginia, 20110, United States

  • Investigative Sites

    Marrero, Louisiana, 70006, United States

  • Investigative site

    Mesa, Arizona, 85225, United States

  • Investigative site

    Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States

  • Investigative site

    Cooper City, Florida, 33024, United States