New treatment option for Obesity or Overweight
Official title A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Enicepatide (RO7795068) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight Without Type 2 Diabetes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07351045
What this study is testing
What is Enicepatide?
Enicepatide is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly, being studied as a potential treatment for obesity or overweight.
Also referred to as RO7795068, CT-388.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist (RA), at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in participants without Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who have obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Participants must have at screening:
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to (≥)30.0 kg/m\^2; or
- BMI ≥27.0 kg/m\^2 and \<30.0 kg/m\^2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as prediabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diagnosis of...
- History of ≥1 self-reported unsuccessful diet/exercise effort to lose body weight
- Ability and willingness to self-administer the study drug (or receive an injection from a trained individual if visually impaired or with physical...
You likely can't join if
- History of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or T2DM, or history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state/coma. Prior, but not current, diagnosis of...
- Self-reported change in body weight \>5 kg within 3 months prior to screening
- Obesity induced by other endocrinologic disorders (e.g., Cushing's syndrome) or diagnosed monogenetic or syndromic forms of obesity (e.g...
- Prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity. Liposuction or abdominoplasty if performed more than 1 year prior to screening is allowed.
- Known clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality (e.g., severe gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction)
- History of acute or chronic pancreatitis or clinically significant gallbladder disease. History of acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones or...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must have at screening:
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to (≥)30.0 kg/m\^2; or
- BMI ≥27.0 kg/m\^2 and \<30.0 kg/m\^2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as prediabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, or weight-related cardiovascular disease
- History of ≥1 self-reported unsuccessful diet/exercise effort to lose body weight
- Ability and willingness to self-administer the study drug (or receive an injection from a trained individual if visually impaired or with physical limitations)
- History of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or T2DM, or history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state/coma. Prior, but not current, diagnosis of gestational diabetes is allowed if no history of diabetes is recorded since.
- Self-reported change in body weight \>5 kg within 3 months prior to screening
- Obesity induced by other endocrinologic disorders (e.g., Cushing's syndrome) or diagnosed monogenetic or syndromic forms of obesity (e.g., melanocortin 4 receptor deficiency or Prader-Willi syndrome)
- Prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity. Liposuction or abdominoplasty if performed more than 1 year prior to screening is allowed.
- Known clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality (e.g., severe gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction)
- History of acute or chronic pancreatitis or clinically significant gallbladder disease. History of acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones or clinically significant gallbladder disease is allowed if the participant had...
- Poorly controlled hypertension at screening
- Any of the following cardiovascular conditions within 3 months prior to screening: Acute myocardial infarction; Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)/transient ischemic attack; Unstable angina; Hospitalization due to...
- Have a history of significant active or unstable major depressive disorder (MDD) or other severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other serious mood or anxiety disorder). Participants with...
- Treatment with any approved or investigational GLP-1-RA-based therapy (e.g., GLP-1 receptor mono agonist, GLP-1/GIP receptor dual agonist, GLP-1/GIP/Gluc receptor triple agonist) within 6 months prior to randomization
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Anniston, Alabama, United States
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Union City, Georgia, United States
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Gurnee, Illinois, United States
- Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
- Skokie, Illinois, United States
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Needham, Massachusetts, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Dayton, Ohio, United States
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Portland, Oregon, United States
+ 119 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Anniston, Alabama, United States; Birmingham, Alabama, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; San Diego, California, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Union City, Georgia, United States and 133 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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