This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of subcutaneous injections of the weight-loss medication AC2307 (davalintide). This Phase II clinical trial is currently recruiting patients between the ages of 18 and 65 who have a BMI over 27.
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