This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of brenipatide when compared to placebo for reducing the risk of relapse to cigarette smoking in adults who have recently quit. Study participation will last approximately 34 weeks with up to 17 study visits, which includes a 2-week screening period, 24-week treatment period, 8-week safety follow-up period. .
Phase 2 trials begin testing efficacy in a larger patient group (100–300). This is often where biotech binary events occur — positive Phase 2 data can significantly advance a company's pipeline narrative, while failures can be terminal for a program.
Currently recruiting: the trial is enrolling patients. A data readout is not expected until after enrollment closes and the follow-up period is complete.
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company C (54/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.