Rhythm Pharmaceuticals reports RM-718 trial results in obesity
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RYTM) reported preliminary Phase 2 results for RM-718, a once-weekly MC4R agonist, in acquired hypothalamic obesity. In 7 patients completing 16 weeks, mean BMI fell 11.6% from baseline. The company cited comparisons versus bivamelagon (10.1% at 14 weeks) and setmelanotide (10.1% at 16 weeks). Mild injection-site hyperpigmentation and common GI side effects were reported.


