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NCT06828055CompletedPhase 2

VK2735 for Weight Management Phase 2 (Venture Oral Dosing)

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

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 6 Oct 2025

Brief summary (registry, in English)

This is a phase 2, 13-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel arm dose-finding study that will evaluate the safety, tolerability, weight loss efficacy, pharmacodynamic effects, and pharmacokinetics of VK2735 Oral Formulation 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 daily.

Status (registry)
Completed
Phase (registry)
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
280 (actual)
First submitted
10 Feb 2025
Start date
18 Dec 2024
Primary completion date
24 Jun 2025
Lead sponsor
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
Diseases
Obesity
NCT number
NCT06828055

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional · Phase 2
  • Participants enrolled: 280
  • From 18 Dec 2024 to the primary completion date, 24 Jun 2025
  • 15 sites in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Prior treatment

  • Any prescription or over-the-counter medications intended for weight loss within 6 months of screening

Other illness

  • History of or current clinically significant medical or psychiatric disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, does not support study participation
  • Current or past diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (including type 1, type 2, gestational)

Lab values

  • Calcitonin ≥50 ng/L measured by central laboratory at screening (individuals with elevated calcitonin at initial screening may be re-screened)

Other

  • Self-reported body weight change of 5% or more within 3 months of screening
  • Current or past diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis
  • Any GLP-1 receptor agonist or GLP-1/GIP dual agonist within 6 months of Screening

Who the study is looking for

  • Age ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent.
  • 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
    • Weight-related co-morbid conditions include hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea or cardiovascular disease.
    • BMI calculated at the Screening visit will be used to determine eligibility.

Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (15)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Viking Clinical Site #104
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AustinUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #113
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ButteUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #109
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City of Saint PetersUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #101
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ClearwaterUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #100
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IndianapolisUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #112
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Kansas CityUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #103
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KnoxvilleUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #105
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Lake ForestUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #108
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LargoUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #110
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LouisvilleUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #114
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MarreroUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #107
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OcoeeUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #111
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PeoriaUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #102
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Port OrangeUnited StatesUnknown status
Viking Clinical Site #106
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San AntonioUnited StatesUnknown status

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