New pill aims to prevent fat spike after Weight-Loss drug stop

NCT ID NCT06640972

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called RDX-002 in 68 adults who had recently stopped taking popular weight-loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. The goal was to see if RDX-002 could lower high blood fats (triglycerides) after a fatty meal and help control weight. Participants took either RDX-002 or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, with clinic visits every 4 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nucleus Network

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

RDX-002 (a gut-specific drug that blocks fat absorption)

What this could lead to

If it works, RDX-002 could help manage high triglycerides and weight regain after stopping GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 68 people. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body-Weight Trajectory Hypercholesterolemia hyperlipidemia Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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