Petrelintide for weight management in adults with overweight or obesity
Official title: A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly Petrelintide vs. Placebo in Participants With Overweight or Obesity
Run by Hoffmann-La Roche · NCT07843498 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether petrelintide helps people with overweight or obesity lose weight when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and more exercise, compared with a placebo.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3900 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hoffmann-La Roche Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 8 sites (Anniston, Alabama and 7 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 21, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 22, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07843498 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity, who have tried and not succeeded with diet and exercise alone.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with diabetes, those with a history of diabetes, or those who have previously used petrelintide or other amylin analogs may not benefit from this treatment.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 3 trial compares petrelintide to placebo in adults with overweight or obesity who have at least one weight-related condition and have not had Type 2 Diabetes. All participants follow a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity as part of standard weight-management guidance. The study will monitor weight loss and safety outcomes over time to determine if petrelintide provides additional benefit beyond lifestyle changes. Eligible participants must have BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with a weight-related comorbidity, and prior unsuccessful weight-loss attempts. Key exclusion criteria include diabetes, prior amylin analog treatment, and diabetes-range HbA1c at screening.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants receiving petrelintide may achieve greater weight loss compared with placebo and experience improved health-related outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of similar weight-loss approaches have shown promise, but this exact petrelintide program is a novel evaluation in Phase 3 for weight management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² or BMI ≥ 27 kg/m² with at least one weight-related comorbidity * History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight Exclusion Criteria: * HbA1c ≥ 48 mmol/mol (6.5%), measured by the central laboratory at screening * Known history of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus * Current or previous treatment with petrelintide or any other amylin analog
Where it's running
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Pinnacle Research Group
Anniston, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
CMR of Greater New Haven, LLC
Hamden, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Suncoast Clinical Research
New Port Richey, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Progressive Medical Research
Port Orange, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Solaris Clinical Research (SCR)
Meridian, Idaho, United States Recruiting -
Rochester Clinical Research, Inc
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting
Show 2 more locations
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Clinical Research Associates
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
National Clinical Research
Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Reference Study ID Number: CC46368 https://forpatients.roche.com/No attachments to email below.
- Email: global-roche-genentech-trials@gene.com
- Phone: 888-662-6728 (U.S. and Canada)
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.