A Study of Brenipatide (LY3537031) in Healthy Participants With Overweight or Obesity
Recruiting · 3 sites across 3 states
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Voluntary — you can stop anytime
What is this study?
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate how different dose levels of brenipatide work and how safe they are in healthy people with overweight or obesity. The study will assess the effects of different doses given as subcutaneous (under the skin) injections.
It is , overseen by an independent and licensed medical staff.
Read the full clinical description
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate how different dose levels of brenipatide work and how safe they are in healthy people with overweight or obesity. The study will assess the effects of different doses given as subcutaneous (under the skin) injections. Participation in this study will last about 42 weeks.
Who this study is looking for
In plain language, from the study's own rules. The study team confirms the full details with you — this isn't a final yes or no.
✅ You may be able to join if…
- •Healthy overall (no BMI-related health problems noted by a doctor)
- •BMI between 27.0 and 45.0 kg/m²
- •No more than 5% self-reported weight gain or loss in the past 3 months
- •People who have not used certain diabetes/weight-related injection medicines in the last 6 months
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- •Having type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- •History of acute or chronic pancreatitis
- •Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
- •Using certain weight-loss or appetite/diabetes medicines (GLP-1-related drugs or other weight-loss medicines) within 6 months before screening
- •Being pregnant or breastfeeding
Are you a good fit?
Simplified highlights. The study team always confirms the full details with you.
- ✓Adults roughly 18–65
- ✓Have Obesity / overweight or Type 2 diabetes or Heart / cardiovascular disease
- !Not for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- !May require a break from current GLP-1 medications
What to expect, step by step
- 1
Usually a few weeks
The study team checks whether the study is a good fit for you, with a visit and sometimes lab tests. You can ask any questions before deciding.
- 2
Treatment
If you join and choose to continue, you receive the study treatment and are watched closely by medical staff.
- 3
Follow-up
After treatment, the team checks on your health and confirms the visit schedule with you. You can leave the study at any point.
Has this treatment been tested before?
This is an early-stage study. The treatment has gone through laboratory and preliminary testing before being studied in people here.
What you need to know before you apply
What is this study testing?+
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate how different dose levels of brenipatide work and how safe they are in healthy people with overweight or obesity. The study will assess the effects of different doses given as subcutaneous (under the skin) injections.
Is it safe? Who makes sure of that?+
This is an early study (Phase 1), focused mostly on safety. Every study is reviewed and monitored by an independent ethics board (called an IRB) whose job is to protect participants, and care is overseen by licensed medical staff. You'll be told the known risks before you agree to anything, and you can stop at any time.
Will I get a placebo instead of the real treatment?+
Some studies compare a treatment against a placebo (an inactive version), and some don't. If this one does, the study team will explain your chances of receiving the active treatment before you decide. Nothing is hidden from you.
I take a GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic or Wegovy). Can I still join?+
Maybe. This study may ask you to pause certain weight or diabetes medications for a period of time (a 'washout') before joining, or it may be looking for people not currently on them. The coordinator will review your medications with you — don't stop any medication on your own.
Does it cost anything? Will I be paid?+
The study treatment and study-related visits are provided at no cost to you. Some studies also pay for your time; the coordinator can tell you if this one does. You should never be asked to pay to take part.
Do I need insurance? Will anyone ask about my immigration status?+
No. You do not need health insurance to take part in a research study, and you will not be asked about your immigration status to join. Taking part is about whether you're a medical fit for the study.
What if English isn't my first language?+
You have the right to understand everything before you agree. Study sites can often provide materials or an interpreter in your language — you can ask the coordinator for one.
Is my information private?+
Yes. Your health information is only shared with the study sites you choose to be contacted by, and only to help match and enroll you. It is never sold, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
Some requirements (like specific lab values or timing) are confirmed directly by the study team, not by us.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07476118 · Locations: Florida · Texas · Wisconsin