Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Maridebart cafraglutide in people who switched from weekly GLP-1 receptor agonists

Official title: A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-blind, Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Maridebart Cafraglutide After Switching From Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Participants Living With Overweight or Obesity

Run by Amgen · NCT07908316 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how much maridebart cafraglutide appears in the blood after people with overweight or obesity switch from weekly GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorAmgen
Industry-sponsored
Locations9 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 13, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 20, 2027
Study endsFebruary 25, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT07908316 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–70 with BMI ≥25 (≥23 for Asian participants) who have been on a stable weekly GLP-1RA and meet health criteria.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with diabetes, recent obesity surgery, certain GI conditions, or uncontrolled thyroid or pancreatitis may not benefit from this drug.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This phase 1 trial examines the pharmacokinetics of maridebart cafraglutide in adults with overweight or obesity who transition from a weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist. Participants will switch to maridebart cafraglutide and undergo PK sampling to understand drug exposure. The study includes a 4-week run-in period with stable GLP-1RA treatment and requires specific BMI criteria and health status before enrollment. Primary outcomes focus on how the drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated. Safety and tolerability will be monitored during the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients could have a treatment option with predictable drug exposure after switching from another GLP-1RA.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies with similar GLP-1RA–related switches have informed PK profiles, suggesting the approach is feasible but this exact drug/formulation is exploratory.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 to 70 years of age.
* Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 25 at screening.
* BMI ≥ 23 for Asian participants at screening.
* Stable body weight (approximately 5% or less gain or loss) during the 4-week run-in period, unless the study doctor determines otherwise.
* Stable dose of weekly GLP-1RA.
* Stable gastrointestinal (GI) tolerability.
* Contraception for females.
* Stable for 3 months if obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and/or hypothyroidism.
* Willingness to follow trial procedures for the duration of the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Type 1/Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).
* Obesity induced by other endocrine disorder (ex: Cushing's syndrome).
* History of malignancy in the last 5 tears except for nonmelanoma skin cancers, cervical, or breast ductal carcinoma in situ.
* Acute \& chronic pancreatitis within 1 year.
* Uncontrolled thyroid disease.
* Gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction.
* Surgery for obesity in the last 6 months.
* Heart attack within 3 months.
* History of ischemic optic neuropathy.
* Positive HIV or certain positive Hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
* Current use of compounded weekly GLP-1RA.
* Previous participation in Maridebart cafraglutide trial.
* Alcohol or drug abuse.
* Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed.

Where it's running

  • Arizona Research Center
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Catalina Research Institute LLC (CRI) - Montclair
    Montclair, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit - Daytona Beach
    Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • AGA Clinical Trials
    Hialeah, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • K2 Medical Research Orlando
    Maitland, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Alliance for Multispecialty Research - Lexington
    Lexington, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
Show 3 more locations
  • Alliance for Multispecialty Research - Knoxville
    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit - Dallas
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Inc. - Madison
    Madison, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.