A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine from Shanghai World Leader Pharmaceutical Co., semaglutide, can help with weight.

Who can join
Adults 18 to 65, are overweight, BMI 27+.
What you take
semaglutide, given as part of the study at no cost to you. Some participants may receive a placebo (an inactive version) instead, decided at random.
How long it lasts
The study runs about 5 months.
What you get
The study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation varies by study site; many cover travel and provide the study medication at no cost. The trial coordinator will explain what that site offers before you join.
Phase Phase 1Sponsor Shanghai World Leader Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Drug semaglutideClass GLP-1 RASites 1 USEnrollment target 60

What this study is for

Primary condition: Overweight. Also studied in: Obesity.

Full scientific study title: A Clinical Study of Semaglutide Nasal Spray in Overweight or Obese Adults.

Who can join

Age18 to 65SexAnyBMI27 to 35

Adults 18 to 65, are overweight, BMI 27+. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.

Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry

This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.

Key inclusion criteria

  • Male or female participants aged >=18 years and <= 65 years.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) at screening between 27.0 and 35.0 kg/m² (inclusive).
  • Weight change of no more than ±5% during the 3 months prior to screening with diet and exercise alone (self-reported).
  • Participants (including males) must have no plans for conception during the study and within 3 months after the last administration, and must agree to use effective contraceptive methods and refrain from donating sperm or eggs during this period.
  • Negative anti-HIV antibody test result at screening.

Key exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of type 1, type 2, or other forms of diabetes mellitus.
  • Prior diagnosis of obesity caused by monogenic mutations or other medical conditions, including but not limited to hypothalamic obesity, pituitary obesity, hypothyroidism-related obesity, Cushing's syndrome, insulinoma, acromegaly, or hypogonadism.
  • Prior history of bariatric surgery (excluding participants who had liposuction, abdominoplasty, intragastric balloon removal, or duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve removal >1 year prior), or plan to undergo bariatric surgery or use weight-loss devices during the study.
  • Use of any of the following treatments within 3 months prior to screening:
  • Approved or unapproved anti-obesity medications (e.g., liraglutide, semaglutide, benaglutide, tirzepatide, orlistat, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion), or herbal supplements, health products, meal replacements, or weight-loss capsules that may affect body weight;

Where this study is enrolling

This trial has 1 sites across 1 state. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.

New Jersey1 site
  • Frontage Clinical Services, Inc.
    Secaucus, New Jersey
    12014167766

Timeline

Started enrolling: 2026-03-02. Expected completion: 2026-08-30. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-03-12.

Official source

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