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Viking Therapeutics starts study on oral and subcutaneous VK2735 dosing for obesity maintenance.

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06 Oct 2026
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Viking Therapeutics starts study on oral and subcutaneous VK2735 dosing for obesity maintenance.

Viking Therapeutics has launched Part 2 of a study exploring oral and subcutaneous dosing regimens of VK2735, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, to maintain weight loss in adults with obesity. This randomized, placebo-controlled trial follows positive results from Part 1, which tested subcutaneous doses. The study aims to find flexible maintenance options to improve long-term adherence and weight management, with results expected in 2027. Viking is also conducting two Phase 3 trials assessing weekly subcutaneous VK2735 for obesity treatment.

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