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Weight-Loss implant could replace weekly shots

NCT ID NCT07430059

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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

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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