Can a new injectable drug safely tackle weight? an early trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07721597

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing whether an experimental drug called ZP6590 is safe and how the body processes it. The study includes men with normal weight, overweight, and obesity. Some participants receive a single dose of ZP6590 or a placebo, while others receive multiple doses over several weeks. The goal is to gather initial safety data and understand how the drug moves through the body.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
an experimental injectable drug called ZP6590
What this could lead to
If safe and well-tolerated, ZP6590 could become a new option for weight management.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, first-in-human trial with only 88 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. Side effects may emerge.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Profil, Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH

    RECRUITING

    Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, 41460, Germany

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