Aardvark reports ARD-201 preclinical data: 19% weight loss in mice; plans two Phase 2 trials

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc.

ARD-201 monotherapy achieved ~19% body weight reduction in DIO mice after 30 days.
ARD-201 attenuated weight regain after tirzepatide withdrawal; combo with low-dose tirzepatide outperformed high-dose tirzepatide alone.
Phase 2 POWER trial (2H 2025) targets weight regain prevention in patients discontinuing GLP-1RA therapy.
Phase 2 STRENGTH trial (1H 2026) to test monotherapy and combination with GLP-1RA, replacing prior EMPOWER trial.

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