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# Safety and Efficacy Study of S-309309 in Obese Adults

NCT05925114

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

Phase

Phase 2

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Recruitment status

Completed

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Participants

365

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

Lead sponsor

Shionogi

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

Start date

2023-06-21

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

Number of sites

49

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

## Title and summary

**Summary**

The primary objective of this study is to understand the efficacy of S-309309 on the body weight of obese adults.

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

**Short title**

Safety and Efficacy Study of S-309309 in Obese Adults

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

**Official title**

A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Dose-ranging, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of S-309309 in Obese Adults

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## Status and phase

**Control arm**

Placebo

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**Registry reports results**

No

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**Listing at source**

Listed

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**Recruitment status**

Completed

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**Phase**

Phase 2

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**Study type**

Interventional

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## Dates

**Completion date**

2024-05-17

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**First posted**

2023-06-29

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**Registry last updated**

2025-04-16

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**Primary completion date**

2024-04-15

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**Start date**

2023-06-21

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## Size and sites

**Actual participants**

365

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

**Participants**

365

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

**Participant count basis**

Actual

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**Protocol amendments**

3

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**Number of sites**

49

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

## Sponsor and oversight

**Data monitoring committee**

No

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**Registry sponsor category**

Industry

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**Lead sponsor**

Shionogi

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**Source registry**

ClinicalTrials.gov

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## Identifiers

**Registry ID**

NCT05925114

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**ClinicalTrials.gov ID**

NCT05925114

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**Registry record**

Open registry record

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## Study design

**Allocation**

Randomised

**Model**

Parallel groups

**Purpose**

Treatment

**Masking**

Double masking

**Masked roles**

Participants, Investigators

Sources for study design

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

## Outcomes

### Primary outcomes

1. Percent Change From Baseline in Body Weight  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

### Secondary outcomes

1. Percentage of Participants Achieving a Weight Loss of ≥ 5%  
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24
2. Percentage of Participants Achieving a Weight Loss of ≥ 10%  
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24
3. Percentage of Participants Achieving a Weight Loss of ≥ 15%  
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24
4. Percentage of Participants Achieving a Weight Loss of ≥ 20%  
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24
5. Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
6. Change From Baseline in Hip/Waist Ratio  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
7. Change From Baseline in BMI  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
8. Change From Baseline in Glucose Metabolism Parameters as Assessed by Hemoglobin A1c or Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
9. Change From Baseline in Glucose Metabolism Parameters as Assessed by Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
10. Change From Baseline in Cardiovascular Risk Factors  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
11. Change From Baseline in Body Composition: Total Fat Mass as Assessed by DEXA scan  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
12. Change From Baseline in Body Composition: Lean Mass as Assessed by DEXA scan  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
13. Change From Baseline in Body Composition: Visceral Fat Mass as Assessed by DEXA scan  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
14. Plasma Concentration of S-309309  
Timeframe: Up to 24 weeks
15. Change From Baseline in Adiponectin  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
16. Change From Baseline in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24
17. Change From Baseline in Leptin  
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Sources for outcomes

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

## Eligibility

**Sex**

All

**Age groups**

Adults, Older adults

**Minimum age**

18 Years

**Healthy volunteers**

No

Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m^2 (obese) with or without comorbidities. An online BMI calculator is available at Calculate Your BMI - Standard BMI Calculator (nih.gov)
2. Stable body weight (defined as ≤ 5 kg of self-reported change) within 90 days prior to study start
3. Lifetime history of at least 1 unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight
4. Is a participant of non-childbearing potential (PONCBP) OR Is a participant of childbearing potential (POCBP) and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective as specified in the protocol. A POCBP must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum) before a first dose of study intervention as per protocol.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. Obesity of known endocrine origin (eg, untreated hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome)
2. Medical history or characteristics suggestive of genetic obesity
3. Any lifetime history of a suicide attempt or history of any suicidal ideation within the past year before entry into the study
4. History of documented human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
5. History of or current cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrinological, hematological, or neurological disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs; constituting a risk when taking the study intervention; or interfering with the interpretation of data
6. History of inflammatory conditions and autoimmune diseases
7. Males: a QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) interval of > 450 msec at the Screening Visit; females: a QTcF interval > 470 msec at the Screening Visit
8. Active malignancy or history of malignancy (other than nonmelanoma skin cancer or any grade intraepithelial cervical neoplasia that has been surgically treated) within 5 years of enrollment in this study
9. A severe psychiatric condition, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression in the previous 2 years before the Screening Visit, or history of treatment with antipsychotics, antidepressants, or mood stabilizers in the previous 2 years before the Screening Visit.
10. Suicidal ideation corresponding to type 4 or 5 on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) within the past 30 days prior to the Screening Visit
11. A Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of ≥ 15 at the Screening Visit
12. History of an eating disorder (eg, bulimia or anorexia nervosa)
13. History of drug or alcohol abuse within 5 years of the Screening Visit
14. A self-reported change in body weight > 5 kg (11 pounds \[lbs\]) within 90 days prior to the Screening Visit
15. Known history of treated or untreated diabetes
16. Baseline hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≥ 6.5% at the Screening Visit
17. Alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) > 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN) at the Screening Visit
18. Aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) > 3 × ULN at the Screening Visit
19. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 according to the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) at the Screening Visit
20. Chronic history of or current liver disease or known hepatic or biliary abnormalities (with the exception of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, Gilbert's syndrome or gallstones)
21. Any underlying lens opacity that affects the BCVA, or any posterior subcapsular opacity ≥ P1 based on the LOCS III, even if not impacting the BCVA
22. Marijuana use within 90 days prior to the Screening Visit
23. Use of medications that the investigator considers to be associated with weight changes within 90 days prior to the Screening Visit
24. Concomitant or previous steroid treatments (including eye-drops, inhalers, and nebulizers) for a total of ≥ 15 days during the 24 weeks prior to the Screening Visit; dermatological preparations of steroids will be allowed
25. History of or planned bariatric surgery or intra-abdominal balloon during study participation
26. Concomitant use of any dietary or herbal supplement that is indicated for weight management or maintenance of healthy weight
27. Use of drugs or substances known to be inducers or inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) within 28 days prior to dosing
28. Received any investigational drug within 3 months of the Screening Visit
29. History of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection within 14 days prior to the Screening Visit or close contact with a COVID-19 patient in the 14 days prior to the Screening Visit as reported by the participant and the participant's medical history
30. Presence of HIV antibody at the Screening Visit or within 90 days prior to the Screening Visit
31. Regularly consumes excessive amounts of alcohol, defined as > 3 glasses of alcoholic beverages per day
32. Sensitivity to any of the study interventions, or components thereof, or drug or other allergy, that, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor, contraindicates participation in the study
33. Female study participants who have a positive urine pregnancy test at the Screening Visit
34. Female study participants who are breastfeeding
35. Poor venous access based on the investigator's judgement
36. Unable to swallow capsules
37. Hemoglobinopathy, hemolytic anemia, or chronic anemia (hemoglobin concentration < 11.5 g/dL for males, < 10.5 g/dL for females) at the Screening Visit or any other condition known to interfere with interpretation of HbA1c measurement

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Sources for eligibility

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

## Sites

- Flourish Research - Birmingham - PPDSBirmingham, United States
- Synexus Clinical ResearchBirmingham, United States
- Foothills Research Center - CCT - PPDSPhoenix, United States
- National Research Institute - ClinEdge - PPDSLos Angeles, United States
- Catalina Research InstituteMontclair, United States
- Northern California Research CorpSacramento, United States
- Encompass Clinical Research - ClinEdge - PPDSSpring Valley, United States
- Chase Medical Research LLCWaterbury, United States
- A G A Clininical Trials- HyperCore PPDSHialeah, United States
- Westside Center for Clinical Research - ERN - PPDSJacksonville, United States
- 3Sync, LLCLake Worth, United States
- Suncoast Research Group LLC - Flourish - PPDSMiami, United States
- Angels Clinical Research Institute-MiamiMiami Lakes, United States
- Oviedo Medical Research - ClinEdge PPDsOviedo, United States
- Precision Clinical ResearchSunrise, United States
- Endocrine Consultants Research - Columbus - Centricity Research - HyperCore - PPDSColumbus, United States
- Javara, Inc./Privia Medical Group Georgia, LLC - Fayetteville - Javara - PPDSFayetteville, United States
- Lifeline Primary Care - CCT-PPDSLilburn, United States
- Flourish Research - Ravenswood - PPDSChicago, United States
- L MARC Research CenterLouisville, United States
- Annapolis Internal Medicine, LLCAnnapolis, United States
- Privia Medical Group Mid-Atlantic - Javara - PPDSSilver Spring, United States
- Boston Clinical Trials Inc. - Alcanza - HyperCore - PPDSBoston, United States
- ActivMed Practices & Research, Inc. - Portsmouth - Alcanza - HyperCore - PPDSMethuen, United States
- Be Well Clinical Studies LLCLincoln, United States

And 24 more, listed on the interactive page.

Sources for sites

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05925114)

## Related records

### Drugs (1)

- [S-309309](https://trialight.com/data/asset/s-309309-c818ae52-76ce-5645-8186-d180475caf6e.md)

### Lead sponsors (1)

- [Shionogi](https://trialight.com/data/company/shionogi-b43f8414-7488-436b-b4cd-1fb0330070e3.md)

### Conditions (1)

- [Obesity disorder](https://trialight.com/data/condition/obesity-disorder-f3b57dc0-68ac-555c-8f13-0d81e595d9cb.md) Primary condition

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