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Dapiglutide

Your guide to this compound.

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Evidence in perspective

The masked randomized proof-of-concept study did not meet the primary weight-loss comparison. Hierarchical testing and sensitivity analyses should be respected; a plausible dual-receptor mechanism cannot substitute for a positive clinical result.

About this assessment

Selected full-text methods/results or correction sections assessed.

This assessment covers selected sources and sections. It is not a systematic review, formal risk-of-bias score, or clinician sign-off.

Editorial assessment · 2026-09-07

Source 1 · pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Who was studied

Adults with obesity in a randomized proof-of-concept trial.

What the sources found

In the 54-person, 12-week trial, the 6 mg group’s estimated difference versus placebo was −2.1 percentage points (95% CI −4.3 to 0.2; p=0.076). The primary weight-loss comparison was not statistically significant. Further benefit at other doses or durations remains a research question.

Single-centre phase IIa trial in adults with obesity without diabetes; efficacy estimand, not head-to-head superiority.

Source · Abstract Findings; Statistical analysis; Results

What remains unknown

The trial used sex-stratified randomization, masked study materials and hierarchical testing, but only 54 participants and 12 weeks of follow-up. Missing outcomes were imputed; sensitivity analyses do not create a positive primary result. The funder supplied product and input into planning. Findings do not establish chronic benefit or uncommon harms.

How it works

Combines GLP-1 and GLP-2 receptor activity.

Combines GLP-1 and GLP-2 receptor activity. A mechanism-based rationale is not proof of a clinical gut-barrier or anti-inflammatory benefit.

Human trials

This catalog identifies human research. A trial can be early, small or negative; its existence does not establish approval or benefit for every proposed use. Check the study population and outcomes.

Understanding the evidence

Reported adverse effects

  • Safety details remain incomplete in this snapshot; absence of a listed effect does not mean it was excluded.

Contraindications

  • This snapshot is not a complete contraindication or interaction review.

Human trials

This catalog identifies human research. A trial can be early, small or negative; its existence does not establish approval or benefit for every proposed use. Check the study population and outcomes.

Understanding the evidence

Sources used for this snapshot

Source 1 · pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Claim-by-claim evidence

Findings

In the 54-person, 12-week trial, the 6 mg group’s estimated difference versus placebo was −2.1 percentage points (95% CI −4.3 to 0.2; p=0.076). The primary weight-loss comparison was not statistically significant. Further benefit at other doses or durations remains a research question.

Single-centre phase IIa trial in adults with obesity without diabetes; efficacy estimand, not head-to-head superiority.

Abstract Findings; Statistical analysis; Results

Benefits

In the 54-person, 12-week trial, the 6 mg group’s estimated difference versus placebo was −2.1 percentage points (95% CI −4.3 to 0.2; p=0.076). The primary weight-loss comparison was not statistically significant. Further benefit at other doses or durations remains a research question.

Single-centre phase IIa trial in adults with obesity without diabetes; efficacy estimand, not head-to-head superiority.

Abstract Findings; Statistical analysis; Results

References

  1. Primary publication · PMID 41768273

    PMID: 41768273

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Catalog review date: Sep 6, 2026. This date alone does not establish independent clinical review.

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