New obesity drug tested in chinese adults for first time

NCT ID NCT06352892

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase study tested a single injection of a new drug called AMG 133 (Maridebart Cafraglutide) in 20 overweight or obese Chinese adults. The main goal was to see how the drug moves through the body and to check for any safety issues. This is a first step to see if the drug might be a future treatment 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

Maridebart Cafraglutide (AMG 133)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could support further development of AMG 133 as a weight management option for people with obesity.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 20 participants. It is designed to check safety and drug levels, not to prove weight loss. Many early-stage drugs do not advance to later trials.

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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

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong, 000, Hong Kong