Status:

RECRUITING

Study of ARO-ALK7 in Adult Volunteers With Obesity With and Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Lead Sponsor:

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Obesity

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of single and multiple doses of ARO-ALK7 in adult volunteers with obesity without Type 2 Diabetes Mel...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Obesity, defined as BMI between 30-50 kg/m2, inclusive, with weight at Screening not to exceed 159 kg (350 lbs)
  • At least one self-reported, unsuccessful attempt at weight loss with lifestyle modification
  • No abnormal finding of clinical relevance at Screening that could adversely impact participant safety during the study or adversely impact study results
  • Participants of childbearing potential must agree to use highly effective contraception in addition to a condom during the study and for at least 90 days following the end of the study or last dose of study drug, whichever is later. Participants must not donate sperm or eggs during the study for at least 90 days following the end of the study or last dose of study drug, whichever is later

Exclusion

  • Self-reported (or documented) weight gain or loss \>5% within 3 months prior to Screening
  • Use of GLP-1RAs (liraglutide, semaglutide, etc.) for any indication within 6 months prior to Screening
  • Use of non-GLP-1R medications for weight loss within 3 months prior to Screening including but not limited to naltrexone/bupropion, orlistat, phentermine/topiramate and other prescription or over-the-counter medication or supplement taken for weight loss purposes
  • Obesity attributable primarily to medication use, endocrinologic or monogenic disorders
  • History of prior surgical or device-based therapy for obesity (including endoscopic bariatric procedures)
  • Use of medications or therapies strongly associated with weight gain, alterations in body composition, or increase in muscle mass, within 3 months prior to Screening
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Note: Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply per protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 7 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

126 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06937203

Start Date

May 7 2025

End Date

July 1 2026

Last Update

December 16 2025

Active Locations (8)

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Research Site 8

Morayfield, QLC, Australia, 4506

2

Research Site 7

Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia, 6009

3

Research Site 5

Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

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Research Site 6

Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand, 2025