New obesity drug AMG 513 enters first human tests
NCT ID NCT06585462
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AMG 513 in 80 adults with obesity. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo by injection, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AMG 513
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for obesity, helping people manage their weight.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 80 people, so it is primarily checking safety. The drug may not work for weight loss or could have side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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82 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants in the study will be males and females 18 to 65 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 kg/m\^2 to 40.0 kg/m\^2 for Part A and BMI of 27.0 kg/m\^2 to 40.0 kg/m\^2 for Part B. * Females enrolled must be of non-childbearing potential. Exclusion Criteria: * History and/or clinical evidence of diabetes mellitus, including hemoglobin A1c ≥ 6.5% and/or a fasting glucose of ≥ 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) at screening. * Triglycerides ≥ 5.65 mmol/L (i.e., 500 mg/dL) at screening.
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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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Anaheim Clinical Trials
Anaheim, California, 92801, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Clinical Pharmacology of Miami, LLC
Miami, Florida, 33172, United States
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Fomat Medical Research
Oxnard, California, 93030, United States
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Lillestol Research LLC
Fargo, North Dakota, 58104, United States
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New Horizon Research Center
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Orange County Research Center
Lake Forest, California, 92630, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research
Austin, Texas, 78757, United States
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Prime Health and Wellness Sky Clinical Research Network Group
Fayette, Mississippi, 39069, United States
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Rophe Adult and Pediatric Medicine/Sky Clinical Research Network Group
Union City, Georgia, 30291, United States
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South Florida Clinical Research Institute - Lauderhill
Lauderhill, Florida, 33351, United States
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Translational Clinical Research LLC
Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
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