Sugar beads could be new weapon against obesity

NCT ID NCT07008456

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aphaia Pharma US LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking special dextrose (sugar) beads twice a day can help obese adults lose weight and improve conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol. About 102 participants will receive either the active beads or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple approach can safely reduce body weight.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dextrose beads (a sugar-based formula) taken twice daily
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-surgical option for weight loss in people with obesity-related health problems.
What could go wrong: This is an early phase 2 trial with only 102 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves taking sugar beads, which might not lead to significant weight loss or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESE PATIENTS (BMI ≥ 30 KG/M²) OBESE WITH COMORBIDITIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

LTD "Acad. G. Chapidze Emergency Cardiology Center"
RECRUITING

Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, 0159, Georgia
LTD "Diacor"
RECRUITING

Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, 0159, Georgia
LTD "Israeli-Georgian Medical Research Clinic Healthycore"
RECRUITING

Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, 0112, Georgia
LTD "New Hospitals"
RECRUITING

Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, 0114, Georgia
LTD The First Medical Center
RECRUITING

Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, 0180, Georgia
NNLE "Jo Ann University Hospital"
RECRUITING

Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, 0159, Georgia

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