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Submental FullnessPhase 2NCT07677683

STP705 Injection for Submental Fat Reduction

A Phase 2 study testing STP705 in people with Submental Fullness, run by Sirnaomics at 1 site in Australia.

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Trial summary

This Phase 2 study aims to assess the efficacy of SC injections of STP705 for the reduction of Submental fat in apopulation of healthy adult volunteers, and to further establish its safety and tolerability. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of STP705 injection for Submental fat reduction. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Submental Fullness
What is being tested?
STP705
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteAustralia
Study dates
28 Jul 2026to 25 Sep 2027
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive, at the time of Screening.
  • Body mass index of ≤ 40.0 kg/m2.
  • Good general health, in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, with no clinically significant medical history, and have no clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECGs), or laboratory assessments at Screening and/or before the first administration of the IP.
  • Grade 2 or 3 Submental fat, as assessed by the Investigator using the Clinician-Reported-Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS) AND as assessed by the participant using the Participant-Reported- Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS).
  • Dissatisfaction with the submental area, as assessed by the participant as a rating of 0, 1, or 2 using the Participant-Self Satisfaction Scale (PSSS).
  • History of stable body weight for at least 6 months (+/- 5 kg) prior to first dosing with the IP.
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  • Woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) or fertile man agrees to use an acceptable method of contraception from the start of Screening until 90 days after the last dose of IP. Acceptable methods of contraception are defined in .
  • Agrees to refrain from making significant changes, in the judgement of the Investigator, to dietary or exercise habits during the study.
  • Agrees to forego any treatment or behaviour (eg, unshaven facial hair) during the participation inthe study that may affect the assessments of the submental area.
  • No clinically significant abnormalities at Screening on clinical and laboratory tests, at the discretion of the Investigator.
  • Able and willing to attend the necessary visits to the study site.
  • Able and willing to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to the commencement of any study procedures.

Who cannot join

  • History of any intervention to treat Submental fat (eg, liposuction, surgery, or lipolytic agents).
  • Treatment with botulinum toxin injections in the neck or chin area within 6 months prior to the first dosing with the IP through the end of study (EOS).
  • History of trauma associated with the chin or neck areas that in the judgement of the Investigator may affect evaluation of safety or efficacy of treatment.
  • Evidence of any cause of enlargement in the submental area (eg, thyroid enlargement, cervical adenopathy) other than localised Submental fat.
  • A Submental Skin Laxity Grade (SMSLG) of 4 or other anatomical feature (eg, predominant subplatysmal fat, loose skin in the neck or chin area, prominent platysmal bands), as assessed within 28 days prior to the first dosing with the IP, for which reduction in Submental fat may, in the judgement of the Investigator, result in an aesthetically unacceptable outcome.
  • Treatment with radio frequency, laser procedures, ultrasound, chemical peels, or dermal fillers in the neck or chin area within 12 months prior to first dosing with the IP and through the end of study(EOS).
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  • History or current symptoms of dysphagia. 8. Any medical condition (eg, respiratory, cardiovascular, hepatic, neurological disease, or thyroid dysfunction) that (in the opinion of the Investigator) would interfere with assessment of safety or efficacy or compromise the participant's ability to undergo study procedures or give informed consent.
  • History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions, or sensitivity to the IP or its constituents.
  • Treatment with an investigational device or agent within 30 days prior to the first dosing with the IP and through the end of study(EOS).
  • Blood or plasma donation or had significant blood loss (> 500 mL) within 30 days prior to the first dosing with the IP.
  • History of severe Type I-IV hypersensitivity reactions.
  • History of cytokine release syndrome (CRS).
  • History of marginal mandibular nerve injury.
  • History or current lower facial weakness and/or lower facial asymmetry.
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed during the study and for at least 90 days (approximately 5 half-lives of the study drug) after the last dose of study treatment.
  • Unwillingness to use medically acceptable methods of contraception during the study and for at least 90 days after the last dose of study treatment.
  • Presence of genetic or endocrine disorders associated with obesity that are not amenable to submental fat reduction, including but not limited to Cohen syndrome, Alström syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, untreated hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, or lipodystrophy syndromes.
  • Active dermatitis, open wounds, or infection in the treatment area.
  • Medical conditions affecting platelet function or coagulation.
  • Use of medications that affect coagulation or platelet function within 14 days prior to the first dosing of the IP, or unwillingness to abstain from such medications through the end of study(EOS).
  • Use of tanning beds and/or excessive sun exposure within 14 days prior to the first dosing of the IP, or unwillingness to abstain from these during the study through the end of study(EOS).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Bin Li VP of Medical Affairs and Clinical Operation, Medical Doctor contact

86 18012145716

kevinli@sirnaomics.com

Australia1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Emeritus Research Sydney

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2019

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2 Study of STP705 Injection for Submental Fat Reduction

This Phase 2 study aims to assess the efficacy of SC injections of STP705 for the reduction of Submental fat in apopulation of healthy adult volunteers, and to further establish its safety and tolerability.

The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of STP705 injection for Submental fat reduction. The second objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of STP705 injection.

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This is an open-label study. Eligible participants will be sequentially enrolled into 1 of 3 treatment cohorts, as follows:

Cohort 1: 40 µg STP705 per injection. Up to 280 µg in total (n = 10 participants) Cohort 2: 64 µg STP705 per injection. Up to 448 µg in total (n = 10 participants) Cohort 3: 80 µg STP705 per injection. Up to 560 µg in total (n = 10 participants)

The STP705 powder will be reconstituted with dextrose 5% in water (D5W). A total of 7 injections (3.5 mL total volume) in a single treatment may be administered to each participant in the submental triangle area (ie, for a total dose of up to 280 µg, 448 µg or 560 µg STP705 for each cohort). The Submental fat injections will be performed at Day 1/Baseline, Day 29, and Day 57 , pending favourable reviews by the Investigator of injection site reactions (ISRs), local skin reactions (LSRs), and participant assessments of the injection sites (pain, stinging, and burning). To proceed with treatment at Day 29 or Day 57, the following factors will be considered:

  1. the total tolerability score per injection site (defined as the sum of the "Investigator assessed LSRscores" and the "participant-reported scores of injection site pain and stinging/burning" measured prior totreatment must be < 6, and
  2. there are no findings (eg, systemic and/or local adverse events [AEs]) that would preclude treatment, in the opinion of the Investigator. The tolerability score threshold should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical judgment. If condition a) is not met, participants with a total tolerability score = 6 will not be injected with the study medications. After the 3rd injection, the participant will be followed for 1 month (through to Day 85). To proceed with dose escalation (ie, from Cohort 1 to Cohort 2 or from Cohort 2 to Cohort 3), the last participant in the previous dose cohort must have completed at least 7 days of postdose safety follow-up after the first injection, and available safety data will be reviewed by the Sponsor and Medical Monitor. The decision to escalate dose will be made upon review of all data by the Medical Monitor and the Sponsor and recommendation by the Sponsor.
Read the detailed description

Participant Study Duration: Total duration of study participation for each participant: Approximately 16 weeks (4 weeks Screening, 8 weeks Treatment, and 4 weeks Follow-up).

Number of Participants (Planned): Approximately 30 participants will be enrolled into the study.

Diagnosis and Main Criteria for Inclusion:

To be eligible for this study, a participant must meet all of the following inclusion criteria:

  1. Aged 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive, at the time of Screening.
  2. Body mass index of ≤ 40.0 kg/m2.
  3. Good general health, in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, with no clinically significant medical history, and have no clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECGs), or laboratory assessments at Screening and/or before the first administration of the IP.
  4. Grade 2 or 3 Submental fat, as assessed by the Investigator using the Clinician-Reported-Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS) AND as assessed by the participant using the Participant-Reported- Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS).
  5. Dissatisfaction with the submental area, as assessed by the participant as a rating of 0, 1, or 2 using the Participant-Self Satisfaction Scale (PSSS).
  6. History of stable body weight for at least 6 months (+/- 5 kg) prior to first dosing with the IP.
  7. Woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) or fertile man (see definitions in Section 5.3 agrees to use an acceptable method of contraception from the start of Screening until 90 days after thelast dose of IP.
  8. Agrees to refrain from making significant changes, in the judgement of the Investigator, to dietary or exercise habits during the study.
  9. Agrees to forego any treatment or behaviour (eg, unshaven facial hair) during the participation in the study that may affect the assessments of the submental area.
  10. No clinically significant abnormalities at Screening on clinical and laboratory tests, at the discretion of the Investigator.
  11. Able and willing to attend the necessary visits to the study site.
  12. Able and willing to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to the commencement of any study procedures.

A participant who meets any of the following exclusion criteria must be excluded from the study:

  1. History of any intervention to treat Submental fat (eg, liposuction, surgery, or lipolytic agents).
  2. Treatment with botulinum toxin injections in the neck or chin area within 6 months prior to thefirst dosing with the IP through the end of study (EOS).
  3. History of trauma associated with the chin or neck areas that in the judgement of the Investigator may affect evaluation of safety or efficacy of treatment.
  4. Evidence of any cause of enlargement in the submental area (eg, thyroid enlargement, cervical adenopathy) other than localised Submental fat.
  5. A Submental Skin Laxity Grade (SMSLG) of 4 or other anatomical feature (eg, predominant subplatysmal fat, loose skin in the neck or chin area, prominent platysmal bands), as assessed within 28 days prior to the first dosing with the IP, for which reduction in Submental fat may, in the judgement of the Investigator, result in an aesthetically unacceptable outcome.
  6. Treatment with radio frequency, laser procedures, ultrasound, chemical peels, or dermal fillers in the neck or chin area within 12 months prior to first dosing with the IP and through the end of study(EOS).
  7. History or current symptoms of dysphagia.
  8. Any medical condition (eg, respiratory, cardiovascular, hepatic, neurological disease, or thyroid dysfunction) that (in the opinion of the Investigator) would interfere with assessment of safety or efficacy or compromise the participant's ability to undergo study procedures or give informed consent.
  9. History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions, or sensitivity to the IP or its constituents.
  10. Treatment with an investigational device or agent within 30 days prior to the first dosing with the IP and through the end of study(EOS).
  11. Blood or plasma donation or had significant blood loss (> 500 mL) within 30 days prior to the first dosing with the IP.
  12. History of severe Type I-IV hypersensitivity reactions.
  13. History of cytokine release syndrome (CRS).
  14. History of marginal mandibular nerve injury.
  15. History or current lower facial weakness and/or lower facial asymmetry.
  16. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed during the study and for at least 90 days (approximately 5 half-lives of the study drug) after the last dose of study treatment.
  17. Unwillingness to use medically acceptable methods of contraception during the study and for atleast 90 days after the last dose of study treatment.
  18. Presence of genetic or endocrine disorders associated with obesity that are not amenable to submental fat reduction, including but not limited to Cohen syndrome, Alström syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, untreated hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, or lipodystrophy syndromes.
  19. Active dermatitis, open wounds, or infection in the treatment area.
  20. Medical conditions affecting platelet function or coagulation.
  21. Use of medications that affect coagulation or platelet function within 14 days prior to the first dosing of the IP, or unwillingness to abstain from such medications through the end of study(EOS).
  22. Use of tanning beds and/or excessive sun exposure within 14 days prior to the first dosing of the IP, or unwillingness to abstain from these during the study through the end of study(EOS).

Treatment Duration:

Each participant will be administered 7 SC injections of the IP in the submental region during each treatment. Treatment with STP705 will be given on Day 1, Day 29, and Day 57.

Being tested
STP705

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • STP705Drug

    The investigational product (IP) in this study, STP705, targets 2 key proteins that play a key role in inflammation and remodelling of adipose tissue: transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2). TGF-β1 influences the release of inflammation mediators and promotes remodelling and collagen deposition in adipose tissue. In addition, the COX-2 gene has been shown to be highly expressed and elevated in adipose tissue under morbid obesity conditions, and COX-2 activation is a key factor contributing to the inflammation associated with obesity.

Study groups in NCT07677683
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort 1Active comparatorCohort 1: 40 µg STP705 per injection. Up to 280 µg in total (n = 10 participants)
Receives: Drug: STP705
Cohort 2Active comparatorCohort 2: 64 µg STP705 per injection. Up to 448 µg in total (n = 10 participants)
Receives: Drug: STP705
Cohort 3Active comparatorCohort 3: 80 µg STP705 per injection. Up to 560 µg in total (n = 10 participants)
Receives: Drug: STP705

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The efficacy of STP705 injection for SMF reduction

    Percentage of participants with a ≥ 1-grade improvement in Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS) score from Baseline to the End-of-Study Visit (Day 85).

    Percentage of participants with a ≥ 1-grade improvement in Participant-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS) score from Baseline to the End-of-Study Visit (Day 85).

    Measured: From baseline to day85

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. The efficacy of STP705 injection for SMF reduction

    Change From Baseline in CR-SMFRS score at each timepoint. Percentage of participants with a ≥ 2-grade improvement in CR-SMFRS score at each timepoint.

    Measured: Screening Visit, Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85

  2. The participant satisfaction on STP705 injection for SMF reduction

    Change From Baseline in Participant-Self Satisfaction Scale (PSSS) sore at each timepoint.

    Measured: Screening Visit, Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85

  3. The safety and tolerability of STP705 injections for SMF reduction

    Incidence and severity of TEAEs. Incidence and severity of injection site reactions (ISRs). Incidence and severity of local skin reactions (LSRs). Incidence and severity of participant-reported assessments (pain, stinging, and burning).

    Measured: Screening Visit, Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85

  4. The participant satisfaction on STP705 injection for SMF reduction

    Change From Baseline in Participant -Reported Submental Fat Impact Scale (PR-SMFIS) at each timepoint.

    Measured: Screening Visit, Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85

  5. The efficacy of STP705 injection for SMF reduction

    Change From Baseline in PR-SMFRS at each timepoint. Percentage of participants with a ≥ 2-grade improvement in PR-SMFRS score at each timepoint.

    Measured: Screening Visit, Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Jul 2026
  2. Study start28 Jul 2026
  3. Primary completion25 Jul 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion25 Sep 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07677683
Sponsor's protocol ID
SRN-705-014
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
21 Jun 2026
Last updated
10 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be made available for sharing. This decision was made to protect the confidentiality of study participants in accordance with the study protocol and applicable privacy regulations.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing STP705 in people with Submental Fullness, run by Sirnaomics at 1 site in Australia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 12 inclusion and 21 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Bin Li VP of Medical Affairs and Clinical Operation, Medical Doctor (86 18012145716, kevinli@sirnaomics.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The efficacy of STP705 injection for SMF reduction (time frame: From baseline to day85). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Aug 2026.

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