New obesity drug XW003 takes on semaglutide in Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT07073417

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

Summary

This study tests whether a new drug called XW003 works better than the existing drug semaglutide for weight loss in Chinese adults with obesity. About 163 participants with a BMI of 30 or higher will receive either drug, and researchers will measure changes in body weight, waist size, and safety. The goal is to find a more effective treatment for managing obesity.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

163 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI≥30 kg/m2 at screening, waist circumference ≥90 cm for men and ≥85 cm for women. * Weight change of less than 5% within 3 months prior to screening (self-reported). Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of obesity due to endocrine disorders or a single gene mutation, including but not limited to hypothalamic obesity, pituitary obesity, Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidic obesity (except for those with normal thyroid function at screening and expected to remain unchanged throughout the trial period after at least 3 months of thyroid hormone replacement therapy), insulinoma, acromegaly. * History of bariatric surgery or planning to undergo bariatric surgery or use other weight-loss drugs or devices during the trial (except acupuncture for weight loss, liposuction, or abdominal fat removal for more than one year before screening; Except the removal or expulsion of the airbag in the stomach for more than 1 year before screening. * Diagnosis with any type of diabetes (except gestational diabetes). * Have used any weight-loss drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, or drugs that may cause significant weight gain within 3 months prior to screening. * History of acute or chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic injury, history of symptomatic gallbladder disease (except cholecystectomy). * History of clinically significant gastric emptying abnormalities, such as gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Peking University People's Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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