New weekly shot aims to shed pounds in obesity trial
NCT ID NCT07279194
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new drug called HDM1005, given as a weekly injection, to help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It includes 825 Chinese adults who do not have diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks, along with diet and exercise advice. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose after 40 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HDM1005 (a weekly injection for weight loss)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new weekly injection option for significant weight loss in people with obesity or overweight.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to non-Chinese populations. Side effects from the drug are possible, and weight regain may occur after stopping treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 825 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: 1. Male or female, aged ≥18 years at the time of signing informed consent. 2. BMI≥28 kg/m2 or ≥24 kg/m2 and previously diagnosed with at least one of the following weight related comorbidities: hypertension, dyslipidemia, pre-diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, fatty liver, weight-bearing joint pain. 3. A self-reported change in body weight no more than 5% within 90 days before screening. 4. Able to understand the procedures and methods of this study, willing to strictly comply with the clinical trial protocol to complete this trial, and voluntarily sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or T2DM. 2. Have HbA1c≥6.5% or fasting serum glucose (FSG)≥7.0 mmol/L at Visit 1. 3. Have obesity induced by other endocrinologic disorders (for example, Cushing syndrome) or by other medicine. 4. Use of GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists or GLP-1R/GCGR agonists or GIPR/GLP-1R agonists or GIPR/GLP-1R/GCGR agonists within 3 months prior to screening. 5. Use of hypoglycemic drugs within 3 months prior to screening. 6. History of thyroid C-cell carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 2A or 2B or relevant family history. 7. Previous history of acute and chronic pancreatitis, acute gallbladder disease history (except cholecystectomy) history. 8. PHQ questionnaire ≥ 15 points at screening or randomization. 9. Have had a history of moderate to severe depression; Or have a history of severe mental illness in the past. 10. Uncontrolled hypertension prior to screening, defined as: systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 100 mmHg (stable for 1 month if using antihypertensive drugs). 11. History of malignancy (except cured basal cell carcinoma) in the past 5 years or at the time of screening. 12. History of severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases within the past six months. 13. History of alcohol and drug abuse at screening. 14. The participant may be allergic to ingredients in the study drug or drugs of the same class. 15. Pregnant or lactating females, males or females of childbearing potential not willing to use contraception throughout the study. 16. The subject has any other factors that may affect the efficacy or safety evaluation of this study, and is not suitable for participation in this study in the opinion of the investigator.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhongshan Hoapital
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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