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Actively Recruiting Trials (9)

VK2735(1)Viking Therapeutics
VANQUISH-2
ObesityType 2 Diabetes
Recruiting
Phase 31,100 participants78 weeks
Recruiting: Nov 2024β†’Jun 2027
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27 kg/mΒ² with Type 2 Diabetes
  • βœ“ Age 18-75 years
  • βœ“ HbA1c 7.0-10.5%
Diabetes Management
  • βœ“ Stable diabetes medication for 3+ months
  • βœ— Insulin use
  • βœ— History of diabetic ketoacidosis
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30)
  • βœ— GLP-1 or GIP agonist use in past 3 months
Survodutide(2)Boehringer Ingelheim
LIVERAGE
MASH/Liver
Recruiting
Phase 31,800 participants52 weeks
Recruiting: Sep 2024β†’Mar 2028
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ Age 18-75 years
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27 kg/mΒ²
Liver Disease Criteria
  • βœ“ Biopsy-confirmed MASH (within 6 months)
  • βœ“ Fibrosis stage F2 or F3
  • βœ“ NAS score β‰₯4 (at least 1 in each component)
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Cirrhosis (F4 fibrosis)
  • βœ— Other chronic liver disease (Hep B/C, autoimmune)
  • βœ— Alcohol use disorder
LIVERAGE-Cirrhosis
MASH/Liver
Recruiting
Phase 31,590 participants52 weeks
Recruiting: Oct 2024β†’Apr 2028
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ Age 18-75 years
  • βœ“ Biopsy-confirmed MASH with compensated cirrhosis (F4)
Liver Function
  • βœ“ Child-Pugh Class A (score 5-6)
  • βœ“ MELD score ≀12
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Decompensated liver disease (ascites, encephalopathy)
  • βœ— History of variceal bleeding
  • βœ— Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • βœ— Prior liver transplant
Retatrutide(2)Eli Lilly
TRIUMPH-Outcomes (CV + Kidney)
ObesityCardiovascularChronic Kidney Disease
Recruiting
Phase 310,000 participants~5 years (up to 27 visits)
Recruiting: Apr 2024β†’Feb 2029
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ Without T2D, or with T2D if HbA1c ≀10%
ASCVD/CKD Required (at least one)
  • βœ“ Coronary artery disease
  • βœ“ Cerebrovascular disease
  • βœ“ Peripheral arterial disease
  • βœ“ CKD: eGFR <45 + UACR >30, OR eGFR <60 + UACR >100, OR eGFR <75 + UACR >300
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Type 1 Diabetes or history of DKA
  • βœ— CV event within 90 days (MI, stroke, ACS, revascularization)
  • βœ— NYHA Class IV heart failure or acute decompensated HF
  • βœ— eGFR <20 or UACR >5000
  • βœ— Dialysis within 90 days or kidney transplant
  • βœ— Prior or planned bariatric surgery
  • βœ— History of pancreatitis or MTC/MEN2
  • βœ— Severe gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction
TRIUMPH-7 (Chronic Low Back Pain)
ObesityChronic Pain
Recruiting
Phase 3586 participants~80 weeks
Recruiting: May 2025β†’Sep 2027
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ At least 1 unsuccessful dietary weight loss effort
Pain Criteria
  • βœ“ History of axial-predominant low back pain
  • βœ“ Pain restricted to low back or proximal legs only
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Non-axial origin low back pain
  • βœ— Type 1, Type 2, or any other diabetes
  • βœ— Spine botulinum/steroid injections within 1 year
  • βœ— Trigger point injection within 6 months
  • βœ— Weight change >5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days
  • βœ— Weight loss drugs (incl. OTC) within 90 days
  • βœ— Prior or planned bariatric surgery
Maritide(1)Amgen
MARITIME-CV (CV Outcomes)
ObesityCardiovascular
Recruiting
Phase 312,800 participants~5 years
Recruiting: Jul 2025β†’Sep 2030
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ Age β‰₯45 years
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27 kg/mΒ²
ASCVD History (at least one)
  • βœ“ Prior MI
  • βœ“ Prior ischemic stroke (incl. with hemorrhagic transformation)
  • βœ“ Symptomatic PAD (ABI <0.9, revascularization, or amputation)
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— CV event within 60 days (MI, unstable angina, stroke, TIA, CABG)
  • βœ— NYHA Class IV HF or HF hospitalization within 60 days
  • βœ— Type 1 Diabetes (T2D allowed if HbA1c ≀10%)
  • βœ— T2D with DKA/hyperosmolar state (12 mo), severe hypoglycemia (6 mo)
  • βœ— GLP-1 RA, GIP agonist, or amylin analog within 90 days
  • βœ— Chronic/acute pancreatitis (180 days) or MTC/MEN-2 history
  • βœ— Calcitonin β‰₯50 ng/L
  • βœ— Malignancy within 5 years (exceptions: non-melanoma skin, in-situ)
Orforglipron(1)Eli Lilly
ATTAIN-OA PAIN (Osteoarthritis)
ObesityOsteoarthritis
Recruiting
Phase 31,000 participants74 weeks
Recruiting: Dec 2024β†’Dec 2026
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ At least 1 unsuccessful dietary weight loss effort
Osteoarthritis of Knee (plus at least one)
  • βœ“ Age over 50 years
  • βœ“ Morning knee stiffness ~30 minutes
  • βœ“ Crackling or grinding sound/feeling in knee
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
  • βœ— Weight change >11 lbs in past 90 days
  • βœ— Active knee infection
  • βœ— Prior or planned bariatric surgery
  • βœ— NYHA Class IV heart failure
  • βœ— GLP-1 agonist use within 180 days
Petrelintide(1)Zealand Pharma
ZUPREME 2 (Obesity + T2D)
ObesityType 2 Diabetes
Recruiting
Phase 2400 participants26 weeks
Recruiting: Oct 2025β†’TBD
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯27.0 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ Type 2 diabetes diagnosed β‰₯180 days prior to screening
  • βœ“ On stable metformin Β± SGLT2 inhibitor for β‰₯90 days
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Severe hypoglycemia within 6 months or hypoglycemia unawareness
  • βœ— Other glucose-lowering drugs within 90 days
  • βœ— Weight change >5% within 90 days
  • βœ— Weight loss medications within 6 months
  • βœ— Prior or planned bariatric surgery
  • βœ— Obesity due to endocrine disorders or genetic syndromes
GZR18(1)Gan and Lee
Phase 2 vs Tirzepatide (Obesity)
Obesity
Recruiting
Phase 2285 participants36 weeks + 2w follow-up
Recruiting: Feb 2025β†’Jun 2026
Study Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ Age 18-75 years
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯30 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ OR BMI β‰₯27 with: hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, or CV disease
  • βœ“ History of failing to lose weight with lifestyle modification
Study Design
  • βœ“ GZR18 every 2 weeks (Q2W) vs 15mg tirzepatide (QW) vs placebo
  • βœ“ Doses: 24mg, 36mg, or 48mg GZR18
  • βœ“ Partially-blinded (GZR18 vs placebo blinded, vs tirzepatide unblinded)
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes (HbA1c β‰₯6.5%, FPG β‰₯126)
  • βœ— Weight change >5 kg within 3 months
  • βœ— Prior or planned bariatric surgery
  • βœ— CV event within 3 months (MI, stroke, unstable angina, CHF hospitalization)
  • βœ— NYHA Class III-IV heart failure
  • βœ— History of pancreatitis or MTC/MEN2
  • βœ— Weight loss drugs within 3 months
  • βœ— GLP-1 RA use within 3 months
  • βœ— eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73mΒ²
Coming Soon

Upcoming Trials (5)

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CT-388(1)Roche
Phase 3 (Obesity) β€” Planned
Obesity
Coming Soon
Phase 30 participants (target)TBD
Expected start: 2026
Preliminary Requirements
Status
  • βœ“ Phase 3 trial planned for 2026
  • βœ“ Not yet registered on ClinicalTrials.gov
Eloralintide(1)Eli Lilly
Phase 3 (Obesity) β€” Planned
Obesity
Coming Soon
Phase 30 participants (target)TBD
Expected start: 2025-2026
Preliminary Requirements
Status
  • βœ“ Phase 3 trial planned (not yet registered on ClinicalTrials.gov)
  • βœ“ Lilly advancing eloralintide as alternative obesity candidate
Retatrutide(1)Eli Lilly
TRIUMPH-8 (Obesity)
Obesity
Coming Soon
Phase 3250 participants (target)~65 weeks (18 visits)
Expected start: Dec 2025
Preliminary Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯30 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ OR BMI β‰₯27 with: hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, or heart disease
  • βœ“ At least 1 unsuccessful dietary weight loss effort
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
  • βœ— Weight change >5 kg (11 lbs) in past 90 days
  • βœ— Prior or planned bariatric surgery
  • βœ— CV event within 90 days (MI, stroke, unstable angina, CHF hospitalization)
  • βœ— NYHA Class IV heart failure
  • βœ— History of chronic/acute pancreatitis or MTC/MEN-2
  • βœ— Weight loss drugs (incl. OTC) within 90 days
Orforglipron(1)Eli Lilly
ATTAIN-Outcomes (CV/CKD)
CardiovascularChronic Kidney Disease
Coming Soon
Phase 37,140 participants (target)~5 years
Expected start: Q1 2025
Preliminary Requirements
CV/Kidney Disease Required
  • βœ“ Established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
  • βœ“ AND/OR Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Medical Exclusions
  • βœ— Type 1 Diabetes
  • βœ— Major heart condition within 60 days
  • βœ— NYHA Class IV heart failure
Maritide(1)Amgen
MARITIME-OSA-1 (Sleep Apnea)
ObesitySleep Apnea
Coming Soon
Phase 31,200 participants (target)52 weeks
Expected start: Q1 2025
Preliminary Requirements
Basic Requirements
  • βœ“ BMI β‰₯30 kg/mΒ²
  • βœ“ Age 18-75 years
Sleep Apnea Criteria
  • βœ“ Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis
  • βœ“ On positive airway pressure therapy (PAP)
Note
  • βœ“ Full eligibility criteria to be announced
Enrollment Closed

Completed / No Longer Enrolling (20)

These trials have completed enrollment. Results may be pending or published.

VK2735(1)Viking Therapeutics
VANQUISH-1
Obesity
Enrolled
Phase 34,500 participants78 weeks + 52w extension
Survodutide(2)Boehringer Ingelheim
SYNCHRONIZE-1 (Obesity)
Obesity
Enrolled
Phase 3726 participants68 weeks
SYNCHRONIZE-2 (Obesity + T2D)
ObesityType 2 Diabetes
Enrolled
Phase 3755 participants68 weeks
Retatrutide(4)Eli Lilly
TRIUMPH-4 (Osteoarthritis)
ObesityOsteoarthritis
Enrolled
Phase 3405 participants68 weeks
TRIUMPH-1 (Obesity)
Obesity
Enrolled
Phase 32,300 participants88 weeks
TRIUMPH-2 (Obesity + T2D)
ObesityType 2 Diabetes
Enrolled
Phase 31,500 participants88 weeks
TRIUMPH-3 (CV Disease)
ObesityCardiovascular
Enrolled
Phase 31,800 participants52 weeks
Maritide(2)Amgen
MARITIME-1 (Obesity)
Obesity
Enrolled
Phase 31,700 participants68 weeks
MARITIME-2 (Obesity + T2D)
ObesityType 2 Diabetes
Enrolled
Phase 31,400 participants68 weeks
CagriSema(3)Novo Nordisk
REDEFINE 3 (CV Outcomes)
ObesityCardiovascular
Enrolled
Phase 34,000 participants3-5 years
REDEFINE 1 (Obesity)
Obesity
Enrolled
Phase 33,400 participants68 weeks
REDEFINE 2 (T2D Glycemic)
Type 2 Diabetes
Completed
Phase 3900 participants52 weeks
Orforglipron(3)Eli Lilly
ATTAIN-1 (Obesity)
Obesity
Enrolled
Phase 33,127 participants72 weeks
ATTAIN-2 (Obesity + T2D)
ObesityType 2 Diabetes
Completed
Phase 31,400 participants72 weeks
ACHIEVE-4 (CV Outcomes)
ObesityCardiovascular
Enrolled
Phase 32,749 participants3-5 years
Petrelintide(1)Zealand Pharma
ZUPREME (Obesity Dose-Finding)
Obesity
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2400 participants42 weeks + 9w follow-up
AZD5004(1)AstraZeneca
VISTA (Obesity)
Obesity
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2304 participants36 weeks
LY3841136(2)Eli Lilly
Phase 1 (Safety/PK)
Obesity
Completed
Phase 1100 participants14-28 weeks
Combo Study (+ Tirzepatide)
Obesity
Completed
Phase 1150 participants42 weeks
CT-388(1)Roche
Phase 2 Dose-Finding (Obesity)
Obesity
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2450 participants48 weeks

Last updated October 6, 2026

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