2026-07-07
Shanghai, China, July 7, 2026 -- Hengrui Pharma (Hengrui), a global pharmaceutical company focused on scientific and technological innovation, today announced positive topline data from two additional Phase 3 clinical trials of oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist HRS-7535(also known as KAI-7535): the Phase 3 HARBOR-1 trial (NCT06904105) in adults living with obesity/overweight in China and the Phase 3 OUTSTAND-2 trial (NCT06589765) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in China.
HARBOR-1: HRS-7535 Phase 3 Trial in Obesity
HARBOR-1 met its primary endpoint, achievement of superior weight reduction at Week 44 with HRS-7535 compared to placebo.
HARBOR-1 (HRS-7535-303, NCT06904105) was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial conducted by Hengrui in China to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HRS-7535 in adults with overweight or obesity. The trial enrolled 556 adults with obesity with a mean baseline body weight of 94.1 kg and mean baseline body mass index (BMI) of 34.0 kg/m2. The participant population was 62% female. Participants were randomized (2:2:1) to receive once-daily HRS-7535 120 mg, 180 mg, or placebo. The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of HRS-7535 compared to placebo in the percentage change in body weight at Week 44.
OUTSTAND-2: HRS-7535 Phase 3 Trial in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
OUTSTAND-2 met its primary endpoint, non-inferiority to dapagliflozin across all HRS-7535 dose levels (30 mg, 60 mg, and 90 mg) at Week 32, with the HRS-7535 90 mg group demonstrating significant HbA1c reduction compared to dapagliflozin. At Week 32:
OUTSTAND-2 (HRS-7535-302, NCT06589765) was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, dapagliflozin-controlled Phase 3 trial conducted by Hengrui Pharma in China. It aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HRS-7535 in adults with type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycemic control despite metformin therapy. The trial enrolled 810 adults with type 2 diabetes with a mean baseline HbA1c of 8.60%, mean baseline body weight of 74.7 kg and mean baseline body mass index (BMI) of 27.1 kg/m2. The participant population was 36% female. Participants were randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to receive once-daily oral treatment with HRS-7535 (30 mg, 60 mg, or 90 mg) or dapagliflozin (10 mg). The core treatment period was 32 weeks, after which all participants entered an extended treatment period continuing through Week 52. The primary endpoint was change in HbA1c from baseline at Week 32.
Hengrui Pharma intends to share the full HARBOR-1 and OUTSTAND-2 clinical trial data at upcoming scientific conferences and plans to submit NDAs for HRS-7535 for the treatment of T2D and obesity in China.
About HRS-7535
HRS-7535 (being developed by Kailera as KAI-7535) is a small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, which was designed to improve upon the clinical profile of existing oral treatments. It was developed by Hengrui Pharma and licensed to Kailera outside of Greater China in 2024. Over 2,000 patients to date have been dosed with HRS-7535 in clinical trials in China. Kailera is conducting a global Phase 2 trial of KAI-7535 for the treatment of obesity, with data expected in 2027.
About Hengrui Pharma: Innovation to Benefit Patients Worldwide
Hengrui Pharma is an innovative, global pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of high-quality medicines to address unmet clinical needs. Its therapeutic areas of focus include oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, immunological and respiratory diseases, and neuroscience. Driven by a patient-focused philosophy since its founding in 1970, Hengrui Pharma remains committed to advancing human health by striving to conquer diseases, improve health, and extend lives through the power of science and technology. For more information, visit us at cnkeele.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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1 Based on the efficacy estimand, which was pre-specified as a supplementary estimand in HRS-7535-303: treatment effect assuming participants adhered to protocol treatment and excludes data collected after premature treatment discontinuations or use of medications or treatments with an obvious effect on body weight from the analysis.
2 Based on the treatment policy estimand, which was pre-specified as the primary estimand in HRS-7535-303: treatment effect including the impact of premature discontinuations or use of medications or treatments with an obvious effect on body weight.
3 Based on the efficacy estimand, which was pre-specified as the primary estimand for non-inferiority in HRS-7535-302: treatment effect assuming participants adhered to protocol treatment and excludes data collected after premature treatment discontinuations or use of other glucose-lowering medications from the analysis.