Introduction & Objective: Pemvidutide is a GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist in development for treatment of obesity.
Methods: MOMENTUM was a Phase 2, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of subjects with overweight (BMI 27.0-29.9 kg/m2) and at least one obesity-related comorbidity or obesity (BMI >30.0 kg/m2) randomized 1:1:1:1 to pemvidutide (1.2, 1.8, 2.4 mg) or placebo administered subcutaneously weekly for 48 weeks.
Results: A total of 391 subjects with mean age, body weight, and BMI of 50 yrs, 105 kg, and 37 kg/m2 were enrolled. At week 48, subjects receiving pemvidutide achieved mean weight losses of 10.3%, 11.2%, and 15.6% at the 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg, and 2.4 mg doses vs. placebo (2.2%), respectively (p<0.001 vs. placebo, all doses, Figure 1), with 51.8% and 32.1% of subjects at the 2.4 mg dose level achieving ≥15% and ≥20% weight loss and 48% of subjects having resolution of baseline obesity by trial conclusion. Subjects with elevated serum lipids at baseline had reductions of up to 55.8%, 20.0%, and 21.8% in triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL at week 48. Most adverse events were mild to moderate with only 1 drug-related SAE; glycemic control (glucose, HbA1c) was maintained with minimal increases in heart rate.
Conclusion: Pemvidutide was safe and well-tolerated and significantly reduced body weight and serum lipids over 48 weeks of treatment.
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