Viking Therapeutics Announces Initiation of VK2735 Oral Maintenance Dosing Clinical Trial in Patients with Obesity

Brian Lian, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Viking Therapeutics

“Our recent top-line results from Part 1 of this study demonstrated the potency and differentiated profile of VK2735 in the setting of both weight loss induction and potentially longer-term maintenance. We are eager to continue this study with the initiation of Part 2, which will explore multiple regimens, both oral and subcutaneous, with the potential to provide greater optionality and flexibility to best align with a patient's individual weight loss journey.”

Brian Lian, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Viking Therapeutics

“Adherence to therapy is critical to achieving the long-term benefits of weight loss, including reduction of cardiovascular risk, improved physical function, and enhanced quality of life. We believe flexibility and optionality are key to increasing adherence to treatment and improving long-term weight management - from induction to maintenance. We were pleased to report positive results from our recent subcutaneous maintenance study and are excited by the potential to validate additional maintenance regimens as well. In doing so, we expect to offer patients and their clinicians a broad range of highly effective and convenient tools to achieve personalized weight loss goals. We look forward to reporting the results from Part 2 of this study in 2027.”