A Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Once-Monthly MET097 in Adults With Obesity or Overweight (NCT06973720)
A Phase 2b, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Multiple Dose Regimens of Once-Weekly Switching to Once-Monthly MET097 in Participants With Obesity or Overweight (VESPER-3)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is designed to test the weight loss effects, safety, and tolerability of multiple monthly doses of MET097 after 12 weekly doses, compared to placebo. Participants are eligible if they have overweight or obesity and do not have type 2 diabetes.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Research Centers of America — Hollywood, Florida
Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- Research Centers of America — Hollywood, Florida
- ForCare Clinical Research — Tampa, Florida
- CenExel iResearch, LLC — Decatur, Georgia
- CenExel iResearch, LLC — Savannah, Georgia
- Hassman Research Institute — Marlton, New Jersey
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.