A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine, semaglutide, can help people lose weight.
Recruiting now. Registry record last updated July 31, 2026.
- Who can join
- Adults 18 to 60, have obesity or are overweight, BMI 25+.
- What you take
- semaglutide, given as part of the study. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for this trial's study groups, including any placebo or comparison medicine.
- How long it lasts
- The study runs about 11 months.
- What you get
- Many clinical trials pay for the study medication and the study visits. Some also pay for travel. Ask the study team what this one covers before you sign the consent form.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Overweight and/or Obesity.
Full scientific study title: Semaglutide Delivered Epi-Intradermally by Microarray Patch (VX-201) Versus Subcutaneous Administration in Healthy Overweight and Obese Part.
Who can join
Adults 18 to 60, 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
- To be eligible for study participation, all subjects must meet all the following
- Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history, vital sign, or coagulation results at Screening; chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis at Screening and Day -1 (SAD)/Day 0 (MD) as deemed by the Investigator
- Age 18 to 60 years, inclusive, at the time of Screening
- Body mass index ≥25 to \<35 kg/m2 if participating in the SAD phase or ≥27 to \<40 kg/m2 if participating in the MD phase, at the time of Screening
- Must be able to communicate well with the Investigator, understand and comply with the requirements of the study (including required confinement periods), and understand and provide written consent
Key exclusion criteria
- Any disorder which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardize the subject's safety, evaluation of results, or compliance with the protocol
- Any of the following obesity or glycemia-related history:
- Treatment with a GLP-1 receptor agonist within 90 days before screening
- Treatment with any medication for the indication of obesity within the past 90 days before screening
- A self-reported change in body weight \> 5 kg (11 lb) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records.
Where this trial is enrolling
This trial has 1 sites across 1 state. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Arizona1 site
- Celerion Clinical ResearchTempe, Arizona
Timeline
Started enrolling: June 15, 2026. Expected completion: May 18, 2027. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 31, 2026.
Official source
Every Monday we check this trial against ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Last checked August 21, 2026. Confirm the current status there before you contact a site:
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