Weekly pill could help shed pounds in obesity trial

NCT ID NCT07281937

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2b trial tests a weekly oral tablet called ecnoglutide (VRB-101) for weight loss in 206 adults with obesity or overweight plus weight-related health problems. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for several weeks. The main goal is to see how much body weight they lose on average.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ecnoglutide (VRB-101), a weekly oral tablet

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a convenient weekly pill for significant weight loss in people with obesity or overweight and related health issues.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with only 206 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful weight loss compared to placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Study Site 101

    Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 102

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 103

    Anniston, Alabama, 36207, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 104

    San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 105

    Norman, Oklahoma, 73069, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 106

    Wichita, Kansas, 67207, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 107

    Montclair, California, 91763, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 108

    Monroe, North Carolina, 28112, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 109

    Cullman, Alabama, 35055, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 110

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85028, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 111

    Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 112

    Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 113

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 114

    Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 115

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 116

    West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 117

    Binghamton, New York, 13905, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 118

    Tarzana, California, 91356, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 119

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 120

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 121

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

  • Clinical Study Site 122

    Southfield, Michigan, 48076, United States