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flag Roche's experimental obesity drug CT-388 caused significant weight loss and improved blood sugar in Phase 2 trials.

flag Roche has reported positive Phase 2 trial results for its experimental obesity drug CT-388, a weekly injectable targeting both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. flag After 48 weeks, the highest dose (24 mg) led to an average 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss, with 87% losing at least 10%, 47.8% over 20%, and 26.1% more than 30%. flag Among pre-diabetic participants, 73% achieved normal blood glucose levels, compared to 7.5% in the placebo group. flag The drug was generally well-tolerated, with mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects and low discontinuation rates. flag Roche plans to advance CT-388 into Phase 3 trials and continues expanding its portfolio of metabolic disease treatments.

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