A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of BGE-102 in Participants With Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors (QUELL-CV)

September 8, 2026 updated by: BioAge Labs, Inc.

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Dose-Range, Placebo-Controlled, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of BGE-102 in Participants With Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of BGE-102 on blood biomarkers including hsCRP, which is a lab value used to measure inflammation. BGE-102 decreases inflammation which may improve obesity and cardiovascular health. Participants will receive either BGE-102 or placebo. This study will be checking safety and tolerability of BGE-102.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to assess the pharmacodynamics and safety of oral once a day (QD) dosing of BGE-102 at 3 dose levels compared to placebo over 12 weeks of treatment.

Study details include:

  • The study duration will be approximately 20 weeks (5 months) including the following study periods: screening (4 weeks), treatment (12 weeks), and post treatment follow-up (4 weeks).
  • The visit frequency will be every 2 weeks for the first 4 weeks of the treatment period and every 4 weeks thereafter up to Week 16.
  • The treatment duration will be up to 12 weeks. BGE-102 will be given as Dose A, Dose B or Dose C QD capsules or placebo QD capsules for the entire 12-week treatment period.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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160

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • Puerto Rico
      • San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00927
        • Site 105
  • United States
    • Arizona
      • Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85225
        • Site 108
      • Peoria, Arizona, United States, 85381
        • Site 115
      • Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85711
        • Site 110
    • Arkansas
      • Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758
        • Site 100
    • Florida
      • Maitland, Florida, United States, 32751
        • Site 109
      • Miami, Florida, United States, 33172
        • Site 102
      • Port Orange, Florida, United States, 32127
        • Site 104
    • Kentucky
      • Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40509
        • Site 103
    • Maryland
      • Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20854
        • Site 106
    • Missouri
      • Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64131
        • Site 113
    • Nevada
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89109
        • Site 116
    • New York
      • Hartsdale, New York, United States, 10530
        • Site 111
    • Texas
      • Austin, Texas, United States, 78759
        • Site 112
      • Dallas, Texas, United States, 75230
        • Site 114
      • San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78240
        • Site 101
      • Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77478
        • Site 117

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Obese Male and Female adults with BMI 32-42 kg/m²
  • Elevated blood test for hsCRP consistent with chronic systemic inflammation
  • At least one cardiovascular risk factor or metabolic syndrome feature
  • Stable background therapies and willing to maintain stable diet/exercise habits during the study

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Type 1 diabetes,
  • Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes,
  • Uncontrolled hypertension and /or hyperlipidemia
  • Recent weight change of 5% or more,
  • Use of weight-loss medications/programs
  • Clinically relevant medical condition(s) that put the participant at risk or will make implementation of the protocol or interpretation of the study difficult.
  • Clinically significant ECG abnormalities or arrhythmias
  • Use of prohibited medications (including GLP-1 therapies, immunosuppressants, chronic anti-inflammatory drugs, or moderate or strong CYP3A4 modulators)
  • Contraindications to MRI
  • Clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality (e.g., severe gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction) or take drugs that directly affect GI motility, have undergone prior surgical treatment for obesity (e.g., gastric bypass [bariatric] surgery or restrictive bariatric surgery), or have an endoscopic and/or device-based therapy for obesity
  • Women who are pregnant or nursing

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Arm A: BGE-102 Dose A
capsules dosed once daily in the morning
Drug: Oral BGE-102
Capsules
Experimental: Arm B: BGE-102 Dose B
capsules dosed once daily in the morning
Drug: Oral BGE-102
Capsules
Experimental: Arm C: BGE-102 Dose C
capsules dosed once daily in the morning
Drug: Oral BGE-102
Capsules
Placebo Comparator: Arm D: Dose D
capsules dosed once daily in the morning
Drug: Oral Placebo Matching BGE-102
Capsules

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percent change in hsCRP (Dose A)
Time Frame: Week 12
Percent change in hsCRP of the BGE-102 Dose A daily compared to Placebo
Week 12
Percent change in hsCRP (Dose B)
Time Frame: Week 12
Percent change in hsCRP of the BGE-102 Dose B daily compared to Placebo
Week 12
Percent change in hsCRP (Dose C)
Time Frame: Week 12
Percent change in hsCRP of the BGE-102 Dose C daily compared to Placebo
Week 12

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs)
Time Frame: Up to Week 16
Up to Week 16
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
Time Frame: Up to Week 16
Up to Week 16

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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BioAge Labs, Inc.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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June 11, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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November 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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June 15, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 15, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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June 18, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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September 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 8, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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September 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • BGE-102-005

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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