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ARD-101

Phase 2

Bariatric Surgery | Small molecule | Metabolic |Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: May 9, 2025

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment12

FDA Designations

ORPHAN_DRUGRARE_PEDIATRIC_DISEASE

Clinical trial landscape

ARD-101 · 3 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 3
NCT05153434A Study of Oral ARD-101 in Patients With Prader-Willi SyndromePrader-Willi Syndrome
COMPLETED19 Analytics
NCT05215847Study to Evaluate ARD-101 in Adults Receiving Bariatric SurgeryBariatric Surgery
COMPLETED12 Analytics
NCT05121441Study to Evaluate ARD-101 in Adults With ObesityObesity
COMPLETED20 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of Oral ARD-101 in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate ARD-101 in Adults Receiving Bariatric Surgery
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate ARD-101 in Adults With Obesity
ObesityUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
Baseline to Day 28

The incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE) during the treatment period

Relative Change in Body Weight (%)
Baseline and Day 28

The percent total weight change at the end of treatment from baseline

Secondary Endpoints

Efficacy Evaluation of Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Baseline, Day 15, Day 28
Effect on Weight
Baseline to Day 28
Incidence of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
Days 1-28
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ARD-101EXPERIMENTALFirst week 400 mg of ARD-101 twice daily, second week 600 mg of ARD-101 twice daily, third week 800 mg of ARD-101 twice daily, fourth week 800 mg of ARD-101 twice daily.
Placebo ComparatorPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo arm matching active arm ARD-101, 200 mg BID

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ARD-101DRUGTwice Daily, Oral Administration
PlaceboDRUGTwice daily, oral administration
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range17 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female subjects, 17-65 years of age * Provide voluntary, written informed consent (parent(s) / legal guardian(s) of participant); provide voluntary, written assent (participants, as appropriate) * PWS due to chromosome 15 micro-deletion, maternal uniparental disomy, o...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about ARD-101

What is ARD-101 used for?

ARD-101 is an investigational small molecule being developed for metabolic conditions, including obesity, Prader-Willi syndrome, and weight management in adults receiving bariatric surgery. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes ARD-101?

ARD-101 is being developed by Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded under the ticker symbol AARD. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in metabolic disorders.

What phase is ARD-101 in?

ARD-101 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed three Phase 2 trials, including studies in obesity, Prader-Willi syndrome, and bariatric surgery patients. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is ARD-101 in?

ARD-101 has completed three Phase 2 trials: NCT05121441 in adults with obesity, NCT05153434 in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, and NCT05215847 in adults receiving bariatric surgery. All trials were conducted in the United States and are now completed.

Does ARD-101 have FDA designations?

ARD-101 has received Orphan Drug designation and Rare Pediatric Disease designation from the FDA. These designations are granted to drugs intended to treat rare diseases and may provide development incentives.

Is ARD-101 the same as any other drug?

ARD-101 is the sole name provided for this investigational drug. No alternative names or brand names have been reported for this compound in the available clinical trial information.