Weight-Loss implant could replace weekly shots
NCT ID NCT07430059
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage study tests a small implant placed under the skin that releases semaglutide (the drug in Wegovy) over 4 weeks. It involves 20 otherwise healthy overweight or obese adults. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and how it compares to weekly injections.
Why investors are watching
Vivani Medical is testing an implant that delivers semaglutide, the same drug in Wegovy, over four weeks from a small device placed under the skin. The trial compares the implant to weekly injections in 20 healthy overweight or obese participants, measuring safety, tolerability, and drug levels. For a micro-cap company, this early-stage readout matters because it tests whether the implant can replace frequent injections, which is the core of Vivani's product value.
If it works: If the implant proves safe and delivers steady drug levels, Vivani could show a more convenient alternative to weekly shots. That result could support further development and make the company more attractive to partners or acquirers.
If it fails: Phase 1 trials often fail on safety or tolerability, and this one has only 20 participants, so results may not predict later success. A poor outcome or delay could hurt the company's prospects, since it has few other products in late-stage development.
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Study facts
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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18 to 60 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI between 27 and 40 kg/m2 (inclusive) * HbA1c \</= 6.0% and FPG \</+ 6.7 mmil/L * eGFR \>/= 60 mL/m2 * No significant health issues in the opinion of the Investigator that would preclude study participation, as determined by medical history and physical examination Exclusion Criteria: * Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetesa * A clinically significant medical condition that could potentially affect study participation and/or personal well-being, as judged by the Investigator * Treatment with glucose lowering agent(s) within 3 months before Screening
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