Ardmore Shipping(US:ASC) Prnewswire·2025-11-05 00:10Core Insights - Ascletis Pharma Inc. presented promising data from Phase Ib studies of its obesity treatment candidates, ASC30 and the combination of ASC31 and ASC47, at ObesityWeek 2025, highlighting their efficacy and safety profiles [4][15]. Group 1: ASC30 Oral Tablet - The Phase Ib study of ASC30 oral tablet demonstrated a placebo-adjusted mean body weight reduction of up to 6.5% after 28 days of treatment, with the highest dose (60 mg) showing a maximum reduction of 9.3% [1][8]. - The study reported mild-to-moderate gastrointestinal adverse events (AEs), with no serious adverse events (SAEs) observed across all cohorts [7][8]. - The safety profile of ASC30 was consistent with or better than that of the GLP-1R agonist class, indicating it is safe and well tolerated [8]. Group 2: ASC30 Subcutaneous Injection - The Phase Ib study of ASC30 subcutaneous injection revealed an observed half-life of 46 days for the treatment formulation and 75 days for the maintenance formulation, supporting once-monthly and once-quarterly dosing [2][10]. - Similar to the oral tablet, the subcutaneous formulations were well tolerated, with only mild-to-moderate treatment-emergent adverse events reported [11][9]. - No serious adverse events or significant safety signals were detected, reinforcing the safety of ASC30 formulations [9][10]. Group 3: Combination of ASC31 and ASC47 - The combination of ASC31 and ASC47 significantly outperformed both tirzepatide and ASC31 monotherapy in weight loss, achieving a 44.8% reduction in weight compared to 19.1% for ASC31 alone, representing a 134% greater reduction [12][13]. - The combination also demonstrated superior results in body fat loss and muscle preservation, restoring the body composition of obese mice to that of healthy non-obese mice [13]. - ASC31 is a dual GLP-1R and GIPR peptide agonist, while ASC47 is designed for targeted delivery to adipose tissue, showcasing Ascletis' innovative approach in obesity treatment [12][13].