New Weight-Loss drug ZT002 enters early human testing
NCT ID NCT06371326
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tested the safety and tolerability of ZT002, an injectable drug for weight loss, in 28 adults with overweight or obesity. Participants received multiple doses of ZT002 or a placebo to see how the body processes the drug and if any side effects occur. The study is complete, but results are not yet available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ZT002 injection
- What this could lead to
- If safe and effective, ZT002 could become a new treatment option for weight management in people with overweight or obesity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 28 participants, so it's too soon to know if ZT002 works or is safe long-term. Side effects are unknown at this stage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College
Bengbu, China
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