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VK2735 for Weight Management Phase 2

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Weight Loss
Interventions
Biological: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT06068946
Lead Sponsor
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
VK2735 (Dose #1)VK2735VK2735 is a peptide GLP-1 and GIP dual agonist
VK2735 (Placebo)PlaceboPlacebo
VK2735 (Dose #4)VK2735VK2735 is a peptide GLP-1 and GIP dual agonist
VK2735 (Dose #2)VK2735VK2735 is a peptide GLP-1 and GIP dual agonist
VK2735 (Dose #3)VK2735VK2735 is a peptide GLP-1 and GIP dual agonist
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent (relative) change from baseline to Week 13 in body weight13 weeks

To measure the efficacy of VK2735 for weight loss in adult Subjects who are obese, or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbid condition

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Subjects losing ≥5% and ≥10% of baseline weight at Week 1313 weeks

To measure the efficacy of VK2735 for weight loss in adult Subjects who are obese, or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbid condition

Trial Locations

Locations (20)

Viking Clinical Site #107

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Port Orange, Florida, United States

Viking Clinical Site #101

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Austin, Texas, United States

Viking Clinical Site #114

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Long Beach, California, United States

Viking Clinical Site #103

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Viking Clinical Site #102

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Viking Clinical Site #118

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Austin, Texas, United States

Viking Clinical Site #100

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Phoenix, Texas, United States

Viking Clinical Site #116

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

Viking Clinical Site #105

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Ocoee, Florida, United States

Viking Clinical Site #108

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Viking Clinical Site #106

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

Viking Clinical Site #112

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Viking Clinical Site #109

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Marrero, Louisiana, United States

Viking Clinical Site #119

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Viking Clinical Site #110

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Viking Clinical Site #115

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Viking Clinical Site #113

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Tustin, California, United States

Viking Clinical Site #104

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Viking Clinical Site #111

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Butte, Montana, United States

Viking Clinical Site #117

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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