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New obesity drug XW003 tested in teens – early results show promise

NCT ID NCT07143227

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called XW003 in 48 Chinese teenagers with obesity. The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug, while also tracking weight changes. Participants received either the drug or a placebo injection. Results will help decide if larger studies are warranted.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
XW003 injection
What this could lead to
If this drug proves safe and effective in larger trials, it could offer a new weight-loss option for teenagers with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small phase 1 study with only 48 participants. The drug may not work in larger groups or could have unexpected side effects. It also only included Chinese adolescents, so results may not apply to other populations.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

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

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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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. At the time of screening, BMI meets the obesity criteria specified in WS/T586-2018 'screening for overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents', and weight ≥55 kg; 2. At the time of screening, the decrease of body mass index less than 5% after diet and exercise control alone for at least 12 weeks (as reported by participants or parents or legal guardians); Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pre-adolescent participants (Tanner phase I); 2. Obesity caused by secondary diseases or medications, including: elevated cortisol hormone (e.g. Cushing's syndrome), damage to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, reduced dosage/discontinuation of weight-loss drugs or monogenic obesity, etc.; 3. Have used any weight-loss drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, or drugs that may cause significant weight gain within 3 months prior to screening; 4. Diagnosis with any type of diabetes; 5. History of acute or chronic pancreatitis, history of gallbladder disease or pancreatic injury

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

    Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China

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