Pfizer tests experimental drug to slow stomach emptying in obesity

NCT ID NCT07508241

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called PF-08653944 in 20 overweight or obese adults. Researchers want to see how it affects the speed at which the stomach empties food, using a common painkiller as a marker. The main goals are to understand the drug's effects and check for side effects, which could help plan larger future studies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PF-08653944 (also called MET097)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help researchers understand how PF-08653944 affects digestion, potentially guiding future treatments for weight management.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The medicine may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful effects on stomach emptying.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Pfizer Clinical Research Unit - New Haven

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States