Efficacy and Safety of Oral KAI-7535 in Adult Participants Living With Obesity or Overweight With at Least 1 Weight-Related Comorbidity

Last updated: July 22, 2026
Sponsor: Kailera
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Obesity

Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes And Hypertension

Treatment

Placebo

KAI-7535

Clinical Study ID

NCT07497880
K7535-2101
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of oral KAI-7535 once daily compared with placebo on percent change in body weight in participants living with obesity or overweight, with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity, without diabetes mellitus. Efficacy in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus will be evaluated. Safety and tolerability and other weight-related outcomes will be evaluated in both types of participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • For participants without diabetes mellitus at screening and on Day 1, BMI ≥30kilograms/square meter (kg/m^2) or BMI ≥27 kg/m^2 and a previous diagnosis of atleast 1 of the following:

  • Hypertension

  • Dyslipidemia

  • Obstructive sleep apnea

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • For participants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus and BMI ≥27 kg/m^2 only:

  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus

  • On stable therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 3 months prior toscreening

Exclusion

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • For participants without diabetes:

  • Laboratory evidence of diabetes

  • Taking a concomitant medication for the indication of glycemic control

  • For participants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus only:

  • History of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state/coma within 1 year ofscreening

  • History of severe hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness within 1 year ofscreening

  • History of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic maculopathy, ornonproliferative diabetic retinopathy that required acute treatment

  • Started medications that may cause significant weight change within 3 months priorto screening, including tricyclic antidepressants, atypical antipsychotics, and moodstabilizers

  • Unstable weight defined as self-reported change in body weight exceeding 5% within 3months prior to screening

  • Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia Type 2 or medullarythyroid carcinoma

  • Uncontrolled hypertension or unstable cardiovascular disease

  • History of chronic or acute pancreatitis

  • Known clinically significant gastric-emptying abnormality or chronic treatment withmedications that directly affect gastrointestinal motility

  • History of suicide attempt

  • History of significant active or unstable major depressive disorder or other severepsychiatric disorder

  • Received treatment with semaglutide, tirzepatide, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)receptor agonist, GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptoragonist, or glucagon receptor agonist within the last 3 months prior to screening

Note: Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply, per protocol.

Study Design

Total Participants: 320
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
April 06, 2026
Estimated Completion Date:
July 07, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Dee Why, New South Wales 2100
    Australia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Miranda, New South Wales 2228
    Australia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Wollongong, New South Wales 2500
    Australia

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Norwood, South Australia 5067
    Australia

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Altona N., Victoria 3025
    Australia

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Chandler, Arizona 85225
    United States

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    Phoenix, Arizona 85044
    United States

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Irvine, California 92614
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Lincoln, California 95648
    United States

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Northridge, California 91325
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Hamden, Connecticut 06517
    United States

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Jacksonville, Florida 32256
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Jupiter, Florida 33458
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Decatur, Georgia 30030
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    South Bend, Indiana 46617
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    Kenner, Louisiana 70065
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Garden City, Michigan 48135
    United States

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Kansas City, Missouri 64151
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Knoxville, Tennessee 37909
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Austin, Texas 78757
    United States

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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Brownsville, Texas 78520
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

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    Mesquite, Texas 75149
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    San Antonio, Texas 78229
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    Sugar Land, Texas 77479
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  • Kailera Clinical Site

    Sandy City, Utah 84093
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