A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 13-week Study of VK2735 for Weight Management in Subjects Who Are Obese, or Overweight With at Least One Weight-related Comorbid Condition

VK2735-201

This is a phase 2, 13-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel arm study that will evaluate the safety, tolerability, weight loss efficacy, pharmacodynamic effects, and pharmacokinetics of VK2735 in adults who are obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) or who are overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2) with at least one weight-related co-morbid condition. VK2735 or matched placebo will be administered once weekly.

2023-08-31

2024-02-27

2024-06-01

Active (not recruiting)

Early phase I

176

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent 2. Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2 OR ≥27 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related co-morbid condition (treated or untreated), and BMI \<50 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of or current clinically significant medical or psychiatric disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, does not support study participation 2. Self-reported body weight change of 5% or more within 3 months of screening 3. Current or past diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (including type 1, type 2, gestational) 4. Current or past diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis 5. Calcitonin ≥20 ng/L measured by central laboratory at screening (individuals with elevated calcitonin at initial screening may be re-screened) 6. Any GLP-1 receptor agonist or GLP-1/GIP dual agonist within 6 months of Screening 7. Any prescription or over-the-counter medications intended for weight loss within 6 months of screening

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2024-04-12