New obesity drug shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT07431086
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new drug, olatorepatide, for weight loss in people who are overweight or obese but do not have diabetes. The drug works by targeting hormones that control appetite and blood sugar. Researchers will check how safe the drug is, how the body processes it, and how much weight participants lose compared to those taking a 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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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- 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 to 65 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: 1. Body mass index ≥27.0 kg/m\^2 to \<45.0 kg/m\^2 at screening 2. Demonstrates ability and willingness to comply with the study protocol, including attending all scheduled visits, adhering to the prescribed treatment regimen, and completing all required assessment Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes 2. Change in body weight \>5 kg within approximately 3 months before screening as described in the protocol 3. Bariatric surgery, including any procedures to revise, reverse, or remove any previous bariatric surgery interventions, prior to randomization or planned during the study period 4. History of any of the following conditions: acute or chronic pancreatitis, cholecystitis, or symptomatic gallbladder stones or has a history of an active or untreated malignancy or are in remission from a clinically significant malignancy for less than 5 years as described in the protocol Note: Other Protocol Defined Inclusion/ Exclusion Criteria Apply
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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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Clinical Site Partners, LLC DBA Flourish Research
Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States
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Diablo Clinical Research - Flourish Research
Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States
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Flourish Research - San Antonio Medical Trials
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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