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Berobenatide

Phase 3

Apnea | Small molecule | Metabolic |Pfizer, Inc.|Trials Updated: Oct 15, 2026

Berobenatide development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 19 across 1 sponsor since Dec 2024

Berobenatide target and mechanism

Target class-Tide (Peptide)
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as PF-08653944, MET097, MET-097i

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials12
Total Enrollment4,289

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Berobenatide clinical trials

Berobenatide · 12 trials · 12 indications

Phase 3 8Phase 1 4
NCT07874633A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08653944 Taken Once-Monthly Compared to Placebo in Chinese Adults With Overweight or ObesityObesity
NOT YET_RECRUITING432 Analytics
NCT07794761A Study to Learn About Safety and Effects of Once-weekly Treatment With Berobenatide in Adults With Obesity Disease in Japan (VESPER-JW)Obesity
RECRUITING180 Analytics
NCT07845500A Study to Learn About Switching to a Monthly Study Medicine Called Berobenatide (PF-08653944) to Help Keep Weight Off in People With Overweight or ObesityObesity
RECRUITING660 Analytics
NCT07794774A Study to Learn About Safety and Effects of Once-monthly Treatment With Berobenatide in Adults With Obesity Disease in Japan (VESPER-JM)Obesity
NOT YET_RECRUITING197 Analytics
NCT07792954A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08653944 Taken Once-Weekly Compared to Placebo in Chinese Adults With Overweight or ObesityObesity
RECRUITING300 Analytics
NCT07823608A Study to Learn About the Monthly Dosing Study Medicine Called Berobenatide in Adults With Breathing Problems During Sleep and Overweight or Obesity Who Use a Breathing Machine (PAP) (VESPER-OSA 1)Apnea
RECRUITING258 Analytics
NCT07595549A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called Berobenatide (PF-08653944) in People With Overweight or ObesityObesity
RECRUITING954 Analytics
NCT07400653A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine (PF-08653944) in People With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Obesity
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING1,078 Analytics
PHASE3NOT YET_RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08653944 Taken Once-Monthly Compared to Placebo in Chinese Adults With Overweight or Obesity
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About Safety and Effects of Once-weekly Treatment With Berobenatide in Adults With Obesity Disease in Japan (VESPER-JW)
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About Switching to a Monthly Study Medicine Called Berobenatide (PF-08653944) to Help Keep Weight Off in People With Overweight or Obesity
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3NOT YET_RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About Safety and Effects of Once-monthly Treatment With Berobenatide in Adults With Obesity Disease in Japan (VESPER-JM)
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08653944 Taken Once-Weekly Compared to Placebo in Chinese Adults With Overweight or Obesity
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Monthly Dosing Study Medicine Called Berobenatide in Adults With Breathing Problems During Sleep and Overweight or Obesity Who Use a Breathing Machine (PAP) (VESPER-OSA 1)
ApneaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called Berobenatide (PF-08653944) in People With Overweight or Obesity
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine (PF-08653944) in People With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
ObesityUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percent change from baseline in body weight
Baseline, Week 48
Percent Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 48
Baseline to Week 48
Change From Baseline in Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)
baseline, Week 52
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) of PF-08653944
Up to 85 days
PK: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of PF-08653944
Up to 85 days
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) of Berobenatide
Up to 85 days
PK: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Berobenatide
Up to 85 days
Acetaminophen Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameters: Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 pre-dose through approximately 11 Weeks after last dose of study intervention.

To assess the effect of multiple SC doses of PF-08653944 on the plasma PK profile of acetaminophen, a marker for gastric emptying, in healthy adult participants with overweight or obesity.

Acetaminophen PK parameters: Area under the plasma concentration (AUC)
Day 1 pre-dose through approximately 11 Weeks after last dose of study intervention.

To assess the effect of multiple SC doses of PF-08653944 on the plasma PK profile of acetaminophen, a marker for gastric emptying, in healthy adult participants with overweight or obesity.

Acetaminophen PK parameters: Time to Maximum concentration (Tmax)
Day 1 pre-dose through approximately 11 Weeks after last dose of study intervention.

Secondary Endpoints

Percent change from baseline in body weight in participants without T2D
Baseline, Week 48
Change from baseline in body weight
Baseline, Week 48
Percentage of Participants achieving ≥5% of body weight reduction from baseline
Baseline, Week 48
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive matching placebo by Subcutaneous Injection.
Treatment Arm 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
Treatment Arm 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
Treatment Arm 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
Treatment Arm 4EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
Active ComparatorACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive Semaglutide or Tirzepatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
ExperimentalEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
Berobenatide Medium Maintenance DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide once weekly during a dose-escalation phase followed by a medium maintenance dose during the maintenance phase.
Placebo Matched to Low-Dose BerobenatidePLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo administered once weekly throughout the dose-escalation phase and maintenance phase.
Berobenatide Low Maintenance DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide once weekly during a dose-escalation phase followed by a low maintenance dose during the maintenance phase.
Berobenatide High Maintenance DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Berobenatide once weekly during a dose-escalation phase followed by a high maintenance dose during the maintenance phase.
Placebo Matched to Medium-Dose BerobenatidePLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo administered once weekly throughout the dose-escalation phase and maintenance phase.
Placebo Matched to High-Dose BerobenatidePLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo administered once weekly throughout the dose-escalation phase and maintenance phase.
Treatment ArmEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive berobenatide by Subcutaneous Injection.
Treatment 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single subcutaneous (SC) dose of PF-08653944 on Day 1.
Treatment 2EXPERIMENTALDosing subcutaneous berobenatide Reference Delivery System 2
Treatment 3EXPERIMENTALDosing subcutaneous berobenatide Test Delivery System 1
Treatment 4EXPERIMENTALDosing subcutaneous berobenatide Test Delivery System 2
Period 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single oral dose of acetaminophen.
Period 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive SC dose of PF-08653944 and single oral dose of acetaminophen.
Period 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive SC dose of PF-0865394.
Period 4EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive SC dose of PF-0865394.
Period 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive SC dose of PF-08653944 and single oral dose of acetaminophen.
Period 6EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single SC dose of PF-08653944 and single oral dose of acetaminophen.
Treatment 4 (Optional)EXPERIMENTALJapanese participants will receive a single SC dose of PF-08653944 on Day 1 administered to the abdomen.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BerobenatideDRUGBy Subcutaneous Injection
PlaceboOTHERBy Subcutaneous Injection
SemaglutideDRUGParticipants will receive Semaglutide administered subcutaneously.
TirzepatideDRUGParticipants will receive Tirzepatide administered subcutaneously.
PF-08653944DRUGBy Subcutaneous Injection
AcetaminophenDRUGOral suspension
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years of age. * BMI ≥28 kg/m²; or BMI ≥24 kg/m² and \<28 kg/m² with at least one of the following weight-related co-morbidities: hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, or T2D. * At least one prior unsuccessful dietary weight-los...

Countries:ChinaJapanUnited StatesBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyItalyMexicoPolandSouth KoreaSpainArgentinaBulgariaCzechiaRomaniaSlovakiaUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07874633NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07876531NEW_TRIAL: changed
MEDIUMOct 15, 2026NCT07845500Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07792954Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07794761Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07874633NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07876531NEW_TRIAL: changed
MEDIUMOct 15, 2026NCT07845500Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07794761Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWOct 15, 2026NCT07792954Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07823608lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07595549lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07845513lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07400653lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07823608lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07595549lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07845513lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 13, 2026NCT07400653lastUpdatePostDate: changed
MEDIUMOct 8, 2026NCT07823608lastUpdatePostDate: changed
MEDIUMOct 8, 2026NCT07823608lastUpdatePostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about Berobenatide

What is Berobenatide?

Berobenatide is an investigational small molecule peptide developed by Pfizer for metabolic conditions, including overweight, obesity, and apnea. It is being studied in Phase 3 clinical trials, with additional early-stage studies evaluating how different forms of the medicine are absorbed into the blood. Berobenatide has not been established as an approved therapy.

What is Berobenatide used for in overweight and obesity?

Berobenatide is being developed for the treatment of overweight and obesity, and it is also being studied in apnea. Pfizer is running Phase 3 trials in adults with overweight or obesity, including a study of switching to a once-monthly form of the medicine to help keep weight off. These uses remain investigational.

Who makes Berobenatide?

Berobenatide is developed by Pfizer, Inc., which trades under the ticker PFE. Pfizer is sponsoring the clinical program, including Phase 3 trials in adults with overweight or obesity and Phase 1 studies of how the medicine is taken up into the blood.

What phase is Berobenatide in?

Berobenatide is in Phase 3 clinical development. Pfizer is running placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind Phase 3 trials in adults with overweight or obesity, alongside earlier Phase 1 studies. Berobenatide is investigational and is not an approved medicine.

What clinical trials is Berobenatide in?

Berobenatide trials include NCT07845500, a recruiting Phase 3 study of switching to monthly Berobenatide to help keep weight off, and NCT07874633, a Phase 3 study in Chinese adults with overweight or obesity. Phase 1 studies include NCT07876531 and NCT07845513. Across its program, eight trials are listed with total enrollment of 3,823 participants.

Is Berobenatide the same as PF-08653944?

Yes, Berobenatide is also known as PF-08653944. Pfizer uses both names across its clinical program, and several trial titles refer to the medicine as PF-08653944, including the Phase 3 study NCT07874633 in Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and the Phase 1 study NCT07845513.