A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine from Verdiva Bio Dev Limited, ecnoglutide, can help with weight.
What this means for you
- Who can join
- Adults 18 to 80, have obesity, BMI 27+.
- What you take
- ecnoglutide, given as part of the study at no cost to you. Some participants may receive a placebo (an inactive version) instead, decided at random.
- How long it lasts
- The study runs about 7 months.
- What you get
- The study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation varies by study site; many cover travel and provide the study medication at no cost. The trial coordinator will explain what that site offers before you join.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Obesity. Also studied in: Overweight, Weight Maintenance.
Full scientific study title: A Study of Weekly Oral Dose of Ecnoglutide (VRB-101) for Weight Maintenance in Participants Who Have Obesity or Overweight With Weight-Relat.
Who can join
Adults 18 to 80, have obesity, BMI 27+. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.
Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry
This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.
Key inclusion criteria
- Have a history of BMI of >=30 kg/m2 OR >=27 kg/m2 and <30 kg/m2 with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity at the time of initiation of subcutaneous (SC) semaglutide and/or tirzepatide treatment.
- Documented history of having obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities per medical records at the time of initiation of SC semaglutide and/or tirzepatide treatment.
- History of treatment with weekly SC semaglutide and/or tirzepatide for a minimum of 6 months prior to Screening.
- Documented weight reduction of >=10% in 6 months and no clinically relevant weight regain.
- Participants of childbearing potential (POCBP) must be non-pregnant and non-lactating and must agree to use study-specified contraceptive methods.
Key exclusion criteria
- Current or past diagnosis of diabetes mellitus [type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), or other forms of diabetes mellitus]. A participant with a history of gestational diabetes may be included in the study if the participant has HbA1c <6.5% at Screening and is not on medication to lower glucose.
- At least 1 laboratory value suggestive of diabetes during screening, including 1 or more of HbA1c >=6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or random glucose >=200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L).
- Diagnosed with obesity due to endocrinologic disorders (for example, Cushing's syndrome) or diagnosed monogenetic or syndromic forms of obesity (for example, melanocortin 4 receptor deficiency or Prader-Willi syndrome)
- History of clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality (for example, severe gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction).
- Evidence of uncontrolled hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism based on an abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
Where this study is enrolling
This trial has 17 sites across 13 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Alabama1 site
- Clinical Study Site 202Cullman, Alabama
Arizona2 sites
- Clinical Study Site 203Phoenix, Arizona
- Clinical Study Site 212Tempe, Arizona
Arkansas1 site
- Clinical Study Site 201Little Rock, Arkansas
California1 site
- Clinical Study Site 214Santa Maria, California
Connecticut1 site
- Clinical Study Site 216Stamford, Connecticut
Florida2 sites
- Clinical Study Site 204Bradenton, Florida
- Clinical Study Site 215St. Petersburg, Florida
Kansas1 site
- Clinical Study Site 213El Dorado, Kansas
Mississippi1 site
- Clinical Study Site 210Petal, Mississippi
New York1 site
- Clinical Study Site 205Buffalo, New York
North Carolina1 site
- Clinical Study Site 206Lenoir, North Carolina
Tennessee1 site
- Clinical Study Site 209Jackson, Tennessee
Texas3 sites
- Clinical Study Site 217Houston, Texas
- Clinical Study Site 211Houston, Texas
- Clinical Study Site 218Irving, Texas
Virginia1 site
- Clinical Study Site 207Richmond, Virginia
Timeline
Started enrolling: 2026-05. Expected completion: 2026-12-31. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-04-28.
Official source
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