A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine from Gila Therapeutics, semaglutide, can help people lose weight.

Recruiting now. Registry record last updated July 27, 2026.

Who can join
Adults 18 to 65, have obesity or are overweight, BMI 30+.
What you take
semaglutide, given as part of the study. Some participants may receive a placebo (an inactive version) instead, decided at random.
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.
Phase Phase 4Sponsor Gila Therapeutics, Inc.Drug semaglutideClass GLP-1 RASites 1 USEnrollment target 40

What this study is for

Primary condition: Obesity & Overweight.

Full scientific study title: A Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate Topical-Lingual Semaglutide in Adults With Obesity.

Who can join

Age18 to 65SexAnyBMI30 to 45

Adults 18 to 65, have obesity or are overweight, BMI 30+. 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 30 to 45

Key exclusion criteria

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
  • Medullary thyroid cancer

Where this trial is enrolling

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

Minnesota1 site

Timeline

Started enrolling: June 17, 2026. Expected completion: May 2027. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 27, 2026.

Official source

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