New daily pill shows promise for weight loss in obesity trial
NCT ID NCT06867718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 2 study tested a once-daily pill called RGT001-075 in 267 adults who are obese or overweight with weight-related health problems like high blood pressure or sleep apnea. The goal was to see if the drug helps with weight loss and is safe. Participants took either the drug or a placebo for 36 weeks, and researchers measured changes in body weight and side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RGT001-075 (a GLP-1 agonist drug taken once daily)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new once-daily pill for weight loss in people with obesity or overweight who also have related health issues like high blood pressure or sleep apnea.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 study with only 267 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful weight loss compared to placebo.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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267 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- 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 75 years
- 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, age 18-75 years (inclusive) at the time of signing informed consent. 2. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) \<6.5% at screening. 3. BMI ≥30 kg/m². 4. BMI ≥27 kg/m² and \<30 kg/m² with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity: * hypertension * dyslipidemia * cardiovascular (CV) disease * obstructive sleep apnea 5. Have a stable body weight (\< 5% change) for the 3 months prior to randomization. Exclusion Criteria (Obesity Related): 1. Have obesity induced by other endocrine disorders (for example, Cushing's syndrome) or diagnosed monogenetic or syndromic forms of obesity (for example, Melanocortin 4 Receptor deficiency or Prader-Willi Syndrome). 2. Have a prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity. 3. Have or plan to have endoscopic and/or device-based therapy for obesity or have had device removal within the last 6 months before screening such as mucosal ablation, gastric artery embolization, intragastric balloon, duodenal-jejunal endoluminal liner. 4. Have been treated with prescribed or OTC drugs or alternative remedies that promote weight loss within the last 3 months before screening. Exclusion Criteria (Medical Conditions) 1. Diabetes. 2. Have a history of acute or chronic pancreatitis. 3. Have current symptomatic gallbladder disease or biliary disease. 4. Have known liver disease other than MASLD. 5. Have a known self or family history (first-degree relative) of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A or type 2B, thyroid C-cell hyperplasia, or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). 6. Have a serum calcitonin ≥20 pg/mL. 7. Have an eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73 m², as determined by the central laboratory at screening. 8. Have a history of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or other severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) within the last 2 years. 9. Have had any exposure to GLP-1 analogs, or other related compounds within the prior 3 months or any prior history of clinically significant side effects from GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) or other related compounds containing GLP-1.
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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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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
Mobile, Alabama, 36608, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
Norman, Oklahoma, 73069, United States
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Angels Clinical Research
Doral, Florida, 33122, United States
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Angels Clinical Research
Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
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Javara-Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
The Woodlands, Texas, 77384, United States
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Javara-Privia Medical Group, Georgia LLC
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Javara-Privia Medical Group, Georgia, LLC
Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, United States
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Javara-Tryon Medical Partners, PLLC
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28287, United States
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Mankato Clinic-East Main Street-Javara
Mankato, Minnesota, 56001, United States
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Optimal Research
Melbourne, Florida, 32934, United States
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Palm Springs Community Health Center
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Premier Health Research-Sparta-Objective Health
Sparta, New Jersey, 07871, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
The Villages, Florida, 32162, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
Evansville, Indiana, 47714, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
Richfield, Minnesota, 55423, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
Dallas, Texas, 75234, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Huntington Park, California, 90255, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Rockville, Maryland, 20854, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Vestal, New York, 13850, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Cleveland, Ohio, 44122, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Waco, Texas, 76710, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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