New shot could help sleep apnea patients breathe easier and shed pounds
NCT ID NCT07434050
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an injection called XW003 in 140 obese adults with obstructive sleep apnea who already use a breathing machine (PAP). The goal is to see if the drug reduces breathing pauses during sleep and helps with weight loss. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for several months, and their sleep and weight changes will be tracked.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 140 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 28.0 kg/m2; 2. The results of PSG meet the diagnosis criteria of OSA and with an AHI≥15 at screening; 3. Have been on PAP therapy for at least 3 consecutive months prior to screening and plan to continue PAP therapy during the study; 4. Have a history of at least 1 self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of endocrine disorders which have significant impact on body weight; 2. Diagnosis of diabetes (except gestational diabetes), ketoacidosis or hypertonic state/coma; 3. HbA1c ≥6.5% at screening; 4. Fasting blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L or 2-hour blood glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L after oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at screening; participants with FBG ≥6.1 mmol/L but \<7.0 mmol/L require OGTT; 5. Have diagnosis of Cheyne Stokes Respiration, or diagnosis of Central or Mixed Sleep Apnea with % of mixed or central apneas/hypopneas ≥50%; 6. Respiratory and neuromuscular diseases that could interfere with the results of the trial; 7. Diagnosis of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome or daytime hypercapnia; 8. Change of body weight \>5% within 3 months prior to screening (selfreported); 9. Have a prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity (except liposuction or abdominoplasty if performed more than 1 year prior to screening); 10. Have received any medication for body weight loss and blood glucose lowering or medication that could lead to significant body weight increase, within 3 months prior to screening.
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Locations
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Rui Jin Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China
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