500 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

AZD6234 for Obesity

(SELENE 3 Trial)

Recruiting at 80 trial locations
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Overseen ByAstraZeneca Clinical Study Information Center
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: AstraZeneca
Must be taking: Incretin-based medications
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The study will evaluate how well AZD6234 works and how safe it is in adults with excess weight or obesity. Efficacy of AZD6234 will be compared to placebo in percent body weight change from baseline at 68 weeks of treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults who are overweight or have obesity, with at least one weight-related health problem. People can join whether or not they have type 2 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria

BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 OR BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, osteoarthritis of the knee, or stress urinary incontinence)
I am 18 years old or older.
History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful attempt to lose body weight in their lifetime
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Exclusion Criteria

ALT ≥ 3.0 × ULN at Screening
AST ≥ 3.0 × ULN at Screening
TBL > 1.5 × ULN at Screening (except known Gilbert's Syndrome)
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive AZD6234 or placebo as an adjunct to incretin-based therapies for obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidity

68 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • AZD6234

Trial Overview

The study tests AZD6234, a new medication, alongside current incretin-based therapies to see if it helps people lose more weight compared to a placebo over about 68 weeks.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: AZD6234Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

AstraZeneca

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4,491
Recruited
290,540,000+

Sir Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Dr. Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Medical Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology