New obesity drug HRS-5817 enters human safety testing
NCT ID NCT07238647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tests the safety of a single dose of HRS-5817 in 40 obese adults aged 18-55. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by injection. The study monitors side effects and how the drug moves through the body.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HRS-5817
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new weight-loss drug that helps control obesity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work or could have side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Perth, Western Australia, 6027, Australia
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