New obesity drug taldefgrobep alfa enters Mid-Stage trial
NCT ID NCT07281495
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new drug called taldefgrobep alfa (BHV-2000) to help adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. About 150 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a weekly or monthly injection for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see how much body weight changes, along with effects on fat and muscle mass.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- taldefgrobep alfa (BHV-2000)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new weekly or monthly injection to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight and reduce body fat.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2b trial with only 150 people, 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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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. a. BMI \> 30 kg/m2 and BMI \< 42 kg/m2, OR b. BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2 and BMI \<30 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related co-morbidity 2. History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight. 3. Stable body weight and stable physical activity within 3 months prior to screening per participant self-report. 4. All participants must adhere to protocol contraception requirements Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of diabetes, including individuals with a HbA1c of ≥ 6.5% at Screening 2. Non-ambulatory participants, defined as unable to take at least 10 steps independently. 3. Females currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or who intend to become pregnant or to breastfeed. 4. Participation in another investigational clinical trial while participating in this 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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Site-001
Chula Vista, California, 91911, United States
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Site-002
Fargo, North Dakota, 58104, United States
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Site-003
Springfield, Missouri, 65807, United States
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Site-004
Arlington, Virginia, 22205, United States
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Site-005
Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
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Site-006
City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63303, United States
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Site-007
Chicago, Illinois, 60625, United States
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Site-008
Palm Springs, Florida, 33461, United States
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Site-009
Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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Site-010
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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Site-011
Sacramento, California, 95821, United States
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Site-012
McKinney, Texas, 75069, United States
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Site-013
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Site-014
Montclair, California, 97163, United States
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Site-015
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33704, United States
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Site-016
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254, United States
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Site-017
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States
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Site-018
Tustin, California, 92780, United States
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Site-019
Monroe, North Carolina, 28112, United States
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Site-020
Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States
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