This is a phase 3, multicenter, 78-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel arm study that will evaluate the weight loss efficacy as well as safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamic effects, and pharmacokinetics of VK2735 in adults who are obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) or overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2) with one or more weight related comorbid condition without Type 2 Diabetes.
Phase 3 trials are pivotal studies with large patient populations (hundreds to thousands) designed to prove efficacy and safety for FDA submission. A successful Phase 3 readout is typically the last major hurdle before a New Drug Application (NDA) or BLA filing.
Enrollment is complete. The trial is in its follow-up or data collection phase — a readout may occur on or near the primary completion date.
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company C (64/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.