Allurion Announces Plans To Optimize Muscle Mass During GLP-1 Therapy In Combination With the Allurion Program

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Allurion Technologies (NYSE: ALUR) has announced plans to start a clinical study combining its Allurion Program with GLP-1 agonists to optimize muscle mass during weight loss treatment. The initiative addresses a significant concern with GLP-1 therapy, which has shown approximately 40% reduction in lean mass as a proportion of total weight lost.

Previous studies of the Allurion Balloon combined with their Virtual Care Suite have demonstrated promising results: In a study of 571 patients, participants gained 5.6% in lean body mass while losing 14% of total body weight over four months. Another study with 167 patients showed a 15.7% weight reduction with no muscle mass loss.

The company aims to prove that combining their balloon technology with GLP-1 therapy could become the gold standard for obesity care by enabling significant weight loss while improving muscle mass and body composition.

Positive

• Previous studies showed 14% total weight loss with 5.6% lean mass gain over 4 months
• Another study demonstrated 15.7% weight reduction without muscle mass loss
• Potential to address significant unmet need in GLP-1 therapy market

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• None.

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Medical Research Analyst

This strategic initiative by Allurion represents a potentially game-changing development in the rapidly expanding obesity treatment market. The company is targeting a critical weakness in GLP-1 treatments - the significant loss of lean muscle mass, which affects approximately 40% of total weight lost during therapy.

The preliminary data is particularly compelling: Allurion's existing studies show patients achieving 14-15.7% total weight loss while either maintaining or increasing muscle mass - a stark contrast to the muscle wasting observed with GLP-1 treatments alone. In one significant study of 571 patients, subjects achieved a 5.6% increase in lean body mass while losing weight, suggesting a superior metabolic outcome.

This positions Allurion to potentially capture a significant share of the complementary treatment market for GLP-1 users, estimated to reach $100 billion by 2030. The market opportunity is substantial, considering that:

• Muscle preservation during weight loss is important for long-term metabolic health and weight maintenance
• The combination therapy could become a preferred treatment protocol for healthcare providers concerned about muscle wasting in GLP-1 patients
• This approach could differentiate Allurion from other weight loss device manufacturers and position them as a leader in comprehensive obesity care

The success of this clinical study could significantly enhance Allurion's market position and drive adoption of their program among the growing population of GLP-1 users. However, investors should note that this announcement represents an intention to initiate studies and actual clinical validation will require time and substantial investment before potential commercialization.

NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allurion Technologies, Inc. (“Allurion” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced its intention to initiate a clinical study on the combination of the Allurion Program with GLP-1 agonists to improve muscle mass and overall body composition.

Previous studies in patients undergoing GLP-1 therapy have demonstrated reductions in lean mass of approximately 40% as a proportion of total weight lost.¹ In contrast, in previous studies, patients treated with the Allurion Balloon in combination with the Allurion Virtual Care Suite have demonstrated strong patient outcomes in which patients lose weight while maintaining, and in some cases, increasing, muscle mass. In one study of 571 patients, patients treated with the Allurion Balloon gained 5.6% in lean body mass while losing 14% of their total body weight over four months.² In another study of 167 patients, patients treated with the Allurion Balloon experienced a weight reduction of 15.7% with no change in muscle mass.

“Reductions in lean mass and muscle wasting are significant unmet needs in the GLP-1 space, and our early data suggests that we may have a powerful tool in achieving more metabolically healthy weight loss,” said Dr. Shantanu Gaur, Founder and CEO of Allurion. “The goal of our study would be to prove that, by combining the Allurion Balloon and Allurion Virtual Care Suite with GLP-1 therapy, patients can lose significant weight while increasing muscle mass and improving overall body composition. We are optimistic that this would be a significant addition to the possibilities of GLP-1 therapies and, if proven, could become the gold standard for obesity care.”

About Allurion

Allurion is dedicated to ending obesity. The Allurion Program is a weight-loss platform that combines the Allurion Gastric Balloon, the world’s first and only swallowable, procedure-less^TM gastric balloon for weight loss, the Allurion Virtual Care Suite, including the Allurion Mobile App for consumers and Allurion Insights for healthcare providers featuring the Iris AI Platform, and the Allurion Connected Scale. The Allurion Virtual Care Suite is also available to providers separately from the Allurion Program to help customize, monitor, and manage weight-loss therapy for patients regardless of their treatment plan. The Allurion Gastric Balloon is an investigational device in the United States.

For more information about Allurion and the Allurion Virtual Care Suite, please visit www.allurion.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal and state securities laws. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “consider,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “target,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “if,” and similar expressions and include statements regarding Allurion’s plan to initiate a clinical study to focus on the combination of the Allurion Program and GLP-1s designed to improve retention of muscle mass and overall body composition, the Allurion Program being a powerful tool in achieving more metabolically healthy weight loss, the ability of the study to demonstrate that the combination of the Allurion Program and GLP-1s will allow patients to lose significant weight while increasing muscle mass and improving overall body composition, the combination being a powerful addition to the standard of care if such study is initiated and completed, and other statements about future events that reflect the current beliefs and assumptions of Allurion’s management based on information currently available to them and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that reflect the current beliefs and assumptions of Allurion’s management based on information currently available to them and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future results or developments to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to (i) the ability of Allurion to obtain regulatory approval for and successfully commercialize the Allurion Program, (ii) the timing of and results from its clinical studies and trials, (iii) the evolution of the markets in which Allurion competes and the rise of GLP-1 drugs, (iv) the ability of Allurion to defend its intellectual property and satisfy regulatory requirements, (v) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war on Allurion’s business, (vi) Allurion’s expectations regarding its market opportunities, (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings against Allurion, (viii) the risk of economic downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive industry in which Allurion operates, and (ix) the ability of Allurion to obtain sufficient funding to initiate and/or complete any clinical studies that demonstrate positive results. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 26, 2026 and Amendment No. 1 thereto filed on April 29, 2024, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 13, 2024 and other documents filed by Allurion from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Allurion assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Allurion does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

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¹ Wilding et al. NEJM. 2021, 384, 989-1002; 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183
² Dejeu et al. Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 765-778; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030061

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FAQ

What are the results of Allurion's (ALUR) previous weight loss studies?

Previous studies showed patients lost 14% of total body weight while gaining 5.6% lean body mass over four months. A separate study demonstrated 15.7% weight reduction with no muscle mass loss.

How does Allurion's (ALUR) approach differ from standard GLP-1 therapy?

While GLP-1 therapy typically results in 40% lean mass reduction as a proportion of total weight lost, Allurion's program has demonstrated weight loss while maintaining or increasing muscle mass.

What is the goal of Allurion's (ALUR) new clinical study?

The study aims to prove that combining the Allurion Balloon and Virtual Care Suite with GLP-1 therapy can achieve significant weight loss while increasing muscle mass and improving body composition.

How much lean mass is typically lost during GLP-1 therapy compared to Allurion's (ALUR) program?

GLP-1 therapy typically results in about 40% lean mass reduction, while Allurion's program has shown the ability to maintain or increase muscle mass during weight loss.