A study testing whether a study medicine from Amgen, Maridebart Cafraglutide, can help with weight.
- Who can join
- Adults 18 to 99, have obesity or are overweight, BMI 25+.
- What you take
- Maridebart Cafraglutide, 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 full study runs about 1.8 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
- 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.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Obesity or Overweight.
Full scientific study title: Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Switching From Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RA) to Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adults.
Who can join
Adults 18 to 99, have obesity or are overweight, BMI 25+. 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
- Body Mass Index (BMI) >= 25 at screening.
- Weight loss of >= 10% on weekly GLP-1 RA.
- Stable body weight.
- Stable dose of GLP-1RA.
- Stable gastrointestinal (GI) tolerability.
Key exclusion criteria
- Obesity induced by other endocrine disorders (ex: Cushing's syndrome).
- Previous or planned surgical, endoscopic or device-based treatment for obesity.
- History of malignancy.
- Type 1/Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).
- Family or personal history of medullary thyroid cancer.
Where this study is enrolling
This trial has 42 sites across 16 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Alabama1 site
- Cahaba Research, Inc.Pelham, Alabama
Arizona2 sites
- Arizona Clinical TrialsChandler, Arizona
- Epic Medical Research - Sun CitySun City, Arizona
California5 sites
- Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical GroupPalm Springs, California
- Inland Empire Liver FoundationRialto, California
- Peninsula Research AssociatesRolling Hills Estates, California
- Apex Clinical ResearchSan Diego, California
- Southern California Clinical ResearchSanta Ana, California
Florida9 sites
- University of Florida Department of MedicineGainesville, Florida
- Aga Clinical TrialsHialeah, Florida
- South Florida Clinical ResearchMargate, Florida
- New Horizon Research CenterMiami, Florida
- Research Institute of South FloridaMiami, Florida
- Clinical Neuroscience SolutionsOrlando, Florida
- Florida Institute for Clinical ResearchOrlando, Florida
- Progressive Medical ResearchPort Orange, Florida
- Charter Research - The VillagesThe Villages, Florida
Georgia3 sites
- Nsc ResearchJohns Creek, Georgia
- Rophe Adult and Pediatric Medicine/Sky Clinical Research Network GroupUnion City, Georgia
- North Georgia Clinical ResearchWoodstock, Georgia
Idaho1 site
- Solaris Clinical ResearchMeridian, Idaho
Illinois1 site
- Endeavor HealthSkokie, Illinois
Michigan1 site
- Arcturus Healthcare, Public Limited Company, Troy Internal Medicine Research DivisionTroy, Michigan
Mississippi1 site
- Sky Integrative Medical CenterRidgeland, Mississippi
Nevada1 site
- Excel Clinical ResearchLas Vegas, Nevada
New York2 sites
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, New York
- Rochester Clinical ResearchRochester, New York
North Carolina3 sites
- Centricity Research Morehead City SpecialtyMorehead City, North Carolina
- Accellacare of RaleighRaleigh, North Carolina
- Accellacare Research of WilmingtonWilmington, North Carolina
Oklahoma2 sites
- Epic Medical Research - OklahomaChickasha, Oklahoma
- Lynn Health Science InstituteOklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pennsylvania1 site
- Altoona Center for Clinical ResearchDuncansville, Pennsylvania
Texas8 sites
- Epic Medical Research - DeSotoDeSoto, Texas
- South Texas Research InstituteEdinburg, Texas
- Biopharma Informatic, LLCHouston, Texas
- Research Physicians Network, LLCHouston, Texas
- Texas Institute of CardiologyMcKinney, Texas
- North Hills Medical ResearchNorth Richland Hills, Texas
- VIP TrialsSan Antonio, Texas
- Northwest Houston Heart CenterTomball, Texas
Washington1 site
- Eastside Research Associates Health ResearchRedmond, Washington
Timeline
Started enrolling: 2026-05-11. Expected completion: 2028-02-28. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-07-02.
Official source
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