New daily pill aims to shed pounds in obesity trial
NCT ID NCT07497880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental oral medication, KAI-7535, taken once daily to help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. About 320 adults with at least one weight-related condition (like high blood pressure or sleep apnea) will receive either the drug or a placebo for 44 weeks. The main goal is to see how much body weight changes from the start of the study.
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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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306 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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 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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Key Inclusion Criteria: * For participants without diabetes mellitus at screening and on Day 1, BMI ≥30 kilograms/square meter (kg/m\^2) or BMI ≥27 kg/m\^2 and a previous diagnosis of at least 1 of the following: * Hypertension * Dyslipidemia * Obstructive sleep apnea * Cardiovascular disease * For participants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus and BMI ≥27 kg/m\^2 only: * Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus * On stable therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 3 months prior to screening Key Exclusion Criteria: * For participants without diabetes: * Laboratory evidence of diabetes * Taking a concomitant medication for the indication of glycemic control * For participants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus only: * History of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state/coma within 1 year of screening * History of severe hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness within 1 year of screening * History of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic maculopathy, or nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy that required acute treatment * Started medications that may cause significant weight change within 3 months prior to screening, including tricyclic antidepressants, atypical antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers * Unstable weight defined as self-reported change in body weight exceeding 5% within 3 months prior to screening * Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia Type 2 or medullary thyroid carcinoma * Uncontrolled hypertension or unstable cardiovascular disease * History of chronic or acute pancreatitis * Known clinically significant gastric-emptying abnormality or chronic treatment with medications that directly affect gastrointestinal motility * History of suicide attempt * History of significant active or unstable major depressive disorder or other severe psychiatric disorder * Received treatment with semaglutide, tirzepatide, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist, or glucagon receptor agonist within the last 3 months prior to screening Note: Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply, per protocol.
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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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Kailera Clinical Site
Chandler, Arizona, 85225, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Phoenix, Arizona, 85044, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Irvine, California, 92614, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Lincoln, California, 95648, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Northridge, California, 91325, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Hamden, Connecticut, 06517, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Palm Springs, Florida, 33461, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
South Bend, Indiana, 46617, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Kenner, Louisiana, 70065, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Garden City, Michigan, 48135, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Kansas City, Missouri, 64151, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Austin, Texas, 78757, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Brownsville, Texas, 78520, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Farmers Branch, Texas, 75234, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Fort Worth, Texas, 76135, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78222, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Sandy City, Utah, 84093, United States
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Kailera Clinical Site
Dee Why, New South Wales, 2100, Australia
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Kailera Clinical Site
Miranda, New South Wales, 2228, Australia
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Kailera Clinical Site
Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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Kailera Clinical Site
Norwood, South Australia, 5067, Australia
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Kailera Clinical Site
Altona N., Victoria, 3025, Australia
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