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LIGHT 2 is a seamless, adaptive phase 2b/3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of efsubaglutide alfa for chronic weight management in adults with overweight or obesity.
This trial aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of efsubaglutide alfa for weight management.
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LIGHT 2 is a seamless, adaptive phase 2b/3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of efsubaglutide alfa for chronic weight management in adults with overweight or obesity.
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Based on the design of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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Efsubaglutide alfa in adults with overweight or obesity: Protocol for a seamless, adaptive phase 2b/3 randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial ( <scp>LIGHT</scp> 2)
WEIPING JIA et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2026
DOI 10.1111/dom.70556
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