Three weekly shots go head to head in obesity trial

NCT ID NCT07834398

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First seen Sep 22, 2026 ยท Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare three weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, dulaglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, in 150 obese adults without diabetes. Participants receive one of the drugs for six months. The trial measures changes in body weight, BMI, blood sugar, cholesterol, and liver function to see which drug works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs: dulaglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide
What this could lead to
If one drug helps more, doctors could choose the most effective weekly option for weight loss in people with obesity who do not have diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a six-month study of 150 people, so it cannot show long-term weight maintenance or rare side effects. GLP-1 drugs commonly cause nausea and digestive issues, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

150 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects (above 18 years old) obese body mass index (BMI) above 30 Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with liver disease, renal dysfunction diabetes, pancreatic diseases ,thyroid disorder or goiter psychological diseases like depression and pregnant women, and Patients who will refuse

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New Najran General Hospital

    Najran, 55461, Saudi Arabia

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