
VKTX
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, primarily using peptide agonist modalities. The company's lead program is VK2735, a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist available in oral and subcutaneous formulations currently in Phase 2 development for obesity and other metabolic disorders, with the Phase 2 VENTURE study evaluating weekly subcutaneous dosing in obese and overweight patients.
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“A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 78-Week Efficacy and Safety Study of VK2735 Administered Subcutaneously for Weight Management in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are Obese, or Overweight — primary completion 2027-07-01”
“On August 19, 2025, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release announcing top-line results from the Company's Phase 2 clinical trial of the oral tablet formulation of VK2735.”