Leichhardt

Researchers are studying the effects of ribupatide KAI-9531, given as a weekly subcutaneous injection, in adults living with obesity or overweight who also have type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to see if ribupatide is better than a placebo in reducing body weight and lowering hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, a key marker of blood sugar control. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating safety and efficacy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of four doses of ribupatide or a matching placebo once weekly. The study compares the effects of these different doses over time, focusing on changes in weight and HbA1c levels at week 76. The intervention involves subcutaneous injections administered once a week, with multiple doses tested to evaluate their impact relative to placebo. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to measure changes in body weight, HbA1c, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose, insulin, and quality of life related to weight. Safety assessments include tracking adverse events and immune responses to the drug. Blood samples will be collected to measure ribupatide concentrations. The study lasts up to 76 weeks, with ongoing monitoring for treatment effects and safety throughout this period.