๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-14

Efficacy and Safety of MET097 Once-Weekly in People With Overweight or Obesity (NCT07311850)

Evaluating The Efficacy and Safety of MET097, a Fully-Biased, Ultra Long-Acting GLP-1RA, In People With Overweight or Obesity: A Phase 3, Multi-Center Randomized, Controlled Trial (VESPER-4)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Pfizer

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study investigates the efficacy and safety of once weekly injectable MET097 in adult participants with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities excluding T2D. This trial will last for a duration of 84 weeks. The primary endpoint will be assessed after 64 weeks of treatment with the secondary at 84 weeks.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Headlands Research โ€” Scottsdale, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (171 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 171 sites.

  • Headlands Research โ€” Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Alliance Research Institute โ€” Canoga Park, California
  • Rolling Oaks Radiology -Palms โ€” Oxnard, California
  • Clinical Innovations, Inc dba CITrials โ€” Riverside, California
  • Peninsula Headlands LLC โ€” Rolling Hills, California
  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC โ€” Torrance, California
  • CenExcel Rocky Mountain Clinical Research, LLC โ€” Englewood, Colorado
  • Research Centers of America โ€” Hollywood, Florida
  • Future Medical Research (Civia Health) โ€” Longwood, Florida
  • Advanced Clinical Research โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Oviedo Medical Research โ€” Oviedo, Florida
  • CenExel FCR - ForCare Clinical Research โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • DelRicht Research โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • CenExel iResearch, LLC โ€” Savannah, Georgia
  • CenExel CBH Health โ€” Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Clinical Research Professionals โ€” Chesterfield, Missouri
  • Upgrade Performance Institute โ€” Elkhorn, Nebraska
  • Quality Clinical Research Inc โ€” Omaha, Nebraska
  • Primary clinical Research โ€” Papillion, Nebraska
  • Hassman Research Institute โ€” Marlton, New Jersey
  • Forum Health Cary โ€” Cary, North Carolina
  • Eximia EquiHealth Research โ€” Durham, North Carolina
  • Sahana Optometry PLLC dba Family Eye Wellness โ€” Holly Springs, North Carolina
  • TMA Headlands LLC - Wilmington โ€” Wilmington, North Carolina
  • TMA Headlands LLC โ€” Wilmington, North Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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