A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of MB-1 on Metabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Adults

Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Obese, Overweight Adults, Obese Adults, Body Weight Control, BMI

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the safety and efficacy of MB-1 on metabolic health in overweight and obese adults. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the difference in change in body weight from baseline at Day 84 between MB-1 and placebo? Participants will be provided MB-1 or placebo and be assessed for anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, heart rate, and asked to complete appetite and satiety questionnaires and undergo a DEXA scan.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07363148
Run by: Arrae
People needed: 120
Starts: 2026-08-01
Expected to finish: 2027-01-01
Last updated by the study team: 2026-06-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Males \& females aged 18-50 years, inclusive
BMI of 25.0 to ≤ 34.9 kg/m²
Females not of child-bearing potential, defined as those who have undergone a sterilization procedure (e.g. hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, complete endometrial ablation) or have been post-menopausal for at least 1 year prior to screening Or,
Individuals of child-bearing potential must have a negative baseline urine pregnancy test and agree to use a medically-approved method of birth control for the duration of the study. All hormonal birth control must have been in use for a minimum of three months. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
Double-barrier method
Intrauterine devices
Non-heterosexual lifestyle and agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
Vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to screening
Abstinence and agrees to use contraception if planning on becoming sexually active during the study
Stable body weight defined as a <5% change in body weight in the three months prior to baseline as assessed by the QI
Abdominal obesity: Waist circumference of > 94 cm (37 inches) in men and > 80 cm (31.5 inches) in women
Willingness to complete questionnaires, records and diaries associated with the study and to complete all clinic visits
Agrees to maintain current lifestyle habits (diet, medications, supplements, and sleep) as much as possible throughout the study
Provided voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study
Healthy as determined by medical history as assessed by Qualified Investigator (QI)

You may not qualify if…

Individuals who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study
Allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance preventing consumption of the investigational product or placebo ingredients
Gastric bypass surgery or other surgeries to induce weight loss
Metal implants or other physical characteristics/limitations that may affect DEXA scan results as assessed by the QI
Currently taking weight loss medications or participated in a weight loss program within the past three months as assessed by the QI
Current or history of eating disorders as assessed by the QI
Unstable metabolic disease or chronic diseases as assessed by the QI
Current or history of any significant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as assessed by the QI
Unstable hypertension. Treatment on a stable dose of medication for at least 3 months will be considered by the QI
Participants residing in the same household as another study participant unless they are enrolled consecutively (e.g. not actively enrolled at the same time)
Type I or Type II diabetes
Significant cardiovascular event in the past 6 months. Participants with no significant cardiovascular event on stable medication may be included after assessment by the QI on a case-by-case basis
History of or current diagnosis with kidney and/or liver diseases as assessed by the QI on a case-by-case basis, with the exception of history of kidney stones in participants who are symptom free for 6 months
Self-reported confirmation of current or pre-existing thyroid condition. Treatment on a stable dose of medication for at least 3 months will be considered by the QI
Self reported confirmation of glaucoma
Major surgery in the past 3 months or individuals who have planned surgery during the course of the study. Participants with minor surgery will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the QI
Cancer, except skin basal cell carcinoma completely excised with no chemotherapy or radiation with a follow up that is negative. Volunteers with cancer in full remission for more than five years after diagnosis are acceptable
Individuals with an autoimmune disease or are immune compromised as assessed by the QI
Self-reported confirmation of a HIV-, Hepatitis B- and/or C-positive diagnosis as assessed by the QI
Self-reported confirmation of blood/bleeding disorders as assessed by the QI
Chronic use of cannabinoid products (>2 times/week) as assessed by the QI. Occasional users will be required to washout and abstain for the duration of the study period
Regular use of tobacco or nicotine products in the past six months, as assessed by the QI. Occasional users will be required to washout and abstain for the duration of the study period
Alcohol intake average of >2 standard drinks per day as assessed by the QI
Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 12 months
Current use of prescribed and/or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, supplements, and/or consumption of food/drinks that may impact the efficacy and/or safety of the investigational product (Section 7.3)

Where it is running

KGK Science Inc. — London, Ontario, Canada

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