LY3541105 for Obesity

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Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1

Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company

Disqualifiers: Diabetes, Cardiovascular conditions, others

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 38

206 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing a new drug called LY3541105 to see if it is safe and well-tolerated. The study involves healthy and overweight participants to understand its effects on different body types. Researchers will take blood samples to see how much of the drug gets into the bloodstream and how long it stays there.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug LY3541105 for obesity?

Research on a similar drug, LY3437943, which targets the same receptors, showed it helped reduce body weight and improve blood sugar control in obese mice and had a lasting weight loss effect in humans after a single dose. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)

Principal Investigator

Eli Lilly and Company

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthy or overweight men and women who are not able to have children. Men must agree not to donate sperm and use contraception. Participants should have a stable weight for the past 3 months, with BMIs of 18.5-32 kg/m² in Part A or 27-40 kg/m² in Part B.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a man who agrees not to donate sperm and to use contraception, or I am a woman who cannot become pregnant.

Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation

You have a body mass index (BMI) in the range of greater than or equal to (>/=) 18.

Exclusion Criteria

I have diabetes, but it's not just from pregnancy.

Clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening, as judged by the Investigator

I have a serious heart condition.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment Part A

Single ascending doses of LY3541105 administered subcutaneously

15 weeks

Up to 7 visits

Treatment Part B

Multiple ascending doses of LY3541105 administered subcutaneously

26 weeks

Up to 15 visits

Treatment Part C

Escalating doses of LY3541105 administered subcutaneously

24 weeks

Up to 16 visits

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• LY3541105
• Placebo

Trial Overview The study tests LY3541105's safety and how it affects body weight compared to a placebo. It checks how much drug gets into the blood, its elimination rate, and involves two parts lasting up to 15 weeks (Part A) or up to 26 weeks (Part B), with several visits.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: LY3541105 (Part C) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Escalating doses of LY3541105 administered SC.

Group II: LY3541105 (Part B) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Multiple ascending doses of LY3541105 administered SC.

Group III: LY3541105 (Part A) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Single ascending doses of LY3541105 administered subcutaneously (SC).

Group IV: Placebo (Part B) Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Placebo administered SC.

Group V: Placebo (Part C) Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Placebo administered SC.

Group VI: Placebo (Part A) Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Placebo administered SC.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Eli Lilly and Company

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,708

Recruited

3,720,000+

Dr. Daniel Skovronsky

Eli Lilly and Company

Chief Medical Officer since 2018

MD from Harvard Medical School

David A. Ricks

Eli Lilly and Company

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

BSc from Purdue University, MBA from Indiana University

Published Research Related to This Trial

LY3437943 is a novel triple agonist that targets three receptors related to metabolism, showing promising results in obese mice by reducing body weight and improving blood sugar control.

In a phase 1 study, LY3437943 demonstrated a safety profile similar to existing treatments and supported once-weekly dosing, with weight loss effects lasting up to 43 days after a single dose.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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LY3437943, a novel triple glucagon, GIP, and GLP-1 receptor agonist for glycemic control and weight loss: From discovery to clinical proof of concept. Coskun, T., Urva, S., Roell, WC., et al.[2022]

In a 16-week study involving 140 overweight adults, the herbal extract LI85008F led to significant weight loss (5.36 kg) and reductions in BMI compared to a placebo group, indicating its efficacy for weight management.

Participants taking LI85008F also experienced improvements in their lipid profiles, with decreased LDL cholesterol and increased HDL cholesterol, and no major adverse events were reported, highlighting its safety.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Efficacy of a novel herbal formulation for weight loss demonstrated in a 16-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with healthy overweight adults. Dixit, K., Kamath, DV., Alluri, KV., et al.[2019]

The combination of phentermine and topiramate is currently the most effective FDA-approved treatment for obesity, followed by lorcaserin and bupropion/naltrexone.

Effective obesity management should consider not only medication efficacy but also comorbidities, drug interactions, and personalized treatment approaches based on individual genetic profiles.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Precision Obesity Treatments Including Pharmacogenetic and Nutrigenetic Approaches. Solas, M., Milagro, FI., Martínez-Urbistondo, D., et al.[2018]

Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for obesity, but it can lead to nutritional and metabolic complications that are not fully understood.

The review highlights the efficacy and safety of several novel weight-loss drugs, including lorcaserin, tesofensine, and liraglutide, which are being evaluated for market approval, addressing the need for more effective antiobesity agents due to the limited options currently available.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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[Recent progress and novel perspectives on obesity pharmacotherapy]. Faria, AM., Mancini, MC., Melo, ME., et al.[2022]

Combination therapies for obesity treatment, such as pramlintide with phentermine and GLP-1 with glucagon, show promising efficacy beyond traditional diet and lifestyle changes.

Recent trials indicate that combining intragastric balloon treatments with GLP-1 analogs like liraglutide may enhance weight loss outcomes, suggesting a potential new direction for obesity management in clinical practice.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Combination Therapies for Obesity. Camilleri, M., Acosta, A.[2019]

Citations

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LY3437943, a novel triple glucagon, GIP, and GLP-1 receptor agonist for glycemic control and weight loss: From discovery to clinical proof of concept. [2022]

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Efficacy of a novel herbal formulation for weight loss demonstrated in a 16-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with healthy overweight adults. [2019]

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Precision Obesity Treatments Including Pharmacogenetic and Nutrigenetic Approaches. [2018]

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[Recent progress and novel perspectives on obesity pharmacotherapy]. [2022]

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Combination Therapies for Obesity. [2019]