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WVE-007

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Overweight and Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Wave Life Sciences Ltd.|Last Updated: Jun 2, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetActivin E
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment296

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

WVE-007 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT06842186A Phase 1/2a Study of WVE-007 in Adults Living With Overweight or ObesityOverweight and Obesity
RECRUITING296 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
A Phase 1/2a Study of WVE-007 in Adults Living With Overweight or Obesity
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The proportion of participants with adverse events
Day 1 through end of study

Secondary Endpoints

Maximum concentration of WVE-007 in plasma (Cmax)
Part A:Day 1 through 169 Part B: Day 1 through 253
Area under the plasma concentration time curve for WVE-007 from time 0 to last measurable concentration (AUClast)
Part A:Day 1 through 169 Part B: Day 1 through 253
Change over time from baseline levels of serum activin E
Part A:Day 1 through 169 Part B: Day 1 through 337
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALPart A: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 1) or Placebo Part B Pre-T2D: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 1) or Placebo
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALPart A: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 2) or Placebo Part B Pre-T2D: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 2) or Placebo
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALPart A: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 3) or Placebo
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTALPart A: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 4) or Placebo Part B T2D: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 4) or Placebo
Cohort 5EXPERIMENTALPart A: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 5) or Placebo Part B T2D: Experimental WVE-007 (Dose 5) or Placebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
WVE-007DRUGStereopure siRNA oligonucleotide
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites6

Inclusion Criteria: Part A * Male and female participants aged 18 to 60 years * BMI 28 to 35 kg/m2 which has been stable (±5%) for the previous 3 to 6 months (based on participant self-report or medical records). For participants considered for enrollment in a cohort expansion, BMI 28 to 40 kg/ m2 ...

Countries:United StatesMoldovaRomaniaUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about WVE-007

What is WVE-007 used for?

WVE-007 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of overweight and obesity. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

What does WVE-007 target?

WVE-007 targets Activin E, a protein involved in metabolic regulation. By modulating this target, the drug aims to address conditions related to overweight and obesity.

Who is developing WVE-007?

WVE-007 is being developed by Wave Life Sciences Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WVE.

What phase is WVE-007 in?

WVE-007 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/2a study and has not yet received regulatory approval.

What clinical trials is WVE-007 in?

WVE-007 is being studied in a Phase 1/2a trial (NCT06842186) enrolling 296 adults with overweight or obesity. The study is recruiting participants in the United States, Moldova, Romania, and the United Kingdom.