New pill CT-996 tested for obesity and diabetes – early results promising?
NCT ID NCT05814107
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tested a new drug called CT-996 in 94 overweight or obese adults, including some with type 2 diabetes. The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers gave single or multiple doses and monitored side effects. This is a first step to see if the drug might help with weight and blood sugar, but much more research is needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CT-996 (a drug capsule)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new oral medication for weight management and blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work as hoped or could have side effects. Results may not apply to the general population.
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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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94 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- 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 18-65 years old, inclusive * BMI of 25 - 40, inclusive * Stable body weight for two months Additional Inclusion Criterion for Part 3 (MD T2DM cohorts) only: * Participants in Part 3 should have a documented diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) * Participants in Part 3 should have glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) between 7.0% and 10.0% Exclusion Criteria: * History of significant medical conditions and malignancy * Uncontrollable hypertension * History of alcoholism or drug addiction within 1 year prior to Screening * Current or recent participation in an investigational clinical trial
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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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Avant Santé Research Center S.A. de C.V.
San Pedro Garza García, 66260, Mexico
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Nucleus Network Pty Ltd.
Melbourne, 3004, Australia
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