Zealand Pharma starts Phase 3 ZUPREME trials of petrelintide for chronic weight management
Bitget2026/09/22 15:00- Zealand Pharma launched the registrational Phase 3 ZUPREME program for once-weekly petrelintide in chronic weight management.
- Results have not been presented; the program is intended to generate evidence for future regulatory filings and marketing applications.
- Phase 3a comprises three placebo-controlled trials across obesity or overweight populations, including type 2 diabetes or established cardiovascular disease.
- Enrollment is expected to total about 7,000 participants, positioning petrelintide for a potential large-scale commercial opportunity.
- The decision follows earlier Phase 2 data indicating meaningful weight loss with tolerability broadly comparable to placebo.
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