Asset profile
setmelanotide · Imcivree
Peptide
Evidence outlook
Approved: Obesity (label: acquired hypothalamic obesity, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, and POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR deficiency obesity), Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Regulatory approval supersedes design-level evidence grading; the trials behind approval are preserved below as the drug's evidence history.
track record: Weak signal
Also in development:Hypothalamic Obesity · Phase 3
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Featured trials
The studies most instrumental to this drug's clinical progression, individually graded on design and result. Pick an indication; Research unlocks the trials, endpoints, key results and grades.
Competitive landscape
62 competitors in this universe: 2 direct rivals (same mechanism and indication), 0 same-class, 60 same-indication.
| Drug | Stage | Modality | Mechanism | Evidence signal | Reported efficacygraded featured trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setmelanotide (Imcivree): this drug | Approved | Peptide | MC4R | ||
| Bivamelagon | Phase 2 | Small molecule | MC4R | ||
| LB54640 | Phase 2 | Peptide | MC4R | ||
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Naltrexone / Bupropion (Contrave) | Approved | Small molecule | Opioid receptor / dopamine (combination) | ||
| Orforglipron (Foundayo) | Approved | Small molecule | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Orlistat (Xenical / Alli) | Approved | Small molecule | Pancreatic/gastric lipase | ||
| Phentermine / Topiramate (Qsymia) | Approved | Small molecule | Noradrenergic/anticonvulsant (combination) | ||
| Semaglutide (Wegovy / Ozempic / Rybelsus) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Tirzepatide (Zepbound / Mounjaro) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1/GIP receptor (dual) | ||
| Aleniglipron | Phase 3 | Small molecule | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Amycretin | Phase 3 | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor, Amylin receptor | ||
| Apitegromab | Phase 3 | Monoclonal antibody | Activin/myostatin type II receptor | ||
| ARD-101 | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Bitter taste receptor (gut) | ||
| ASC30 | Phase 3 | Small molecule | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| AZD6234 | Phase 3 | Peptide | Amylin receptor |
…and 47 more. Research shows the complete landscape.
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Upcoming events
(4 total)
Estimated primary-completion dates from ClinicalTrials.gov. These are registry estimates, never confirmed readout dates; they can move as trials progress.
2026 (1)
October 2026 (1)
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2027 (2)
2030 (1)
December 2030 (1)
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All registered studies
Every ClinicalTrials.gov study of this drug's own program, grouped by indication and phase. Research unlocks the studies themselves: titles, statuses, dates and featured-trial cross-links.