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Vivani to start LIBERATE-1 study of GLP-1 implant for obesity in Q4 2024
Vivani Medical, Inc.
- NPM-115 is a 6-month exenatide implant for chronic weight management in obese/overweight patients.
- LIBERATE-1: 24 patients randomized to implant, Bydureon BCise, or semaglutide for 9 weeks.
- Study expected to begin Q4 2024 in Australia; data projected in 2025.
- FDA cleared IND for NPM-119 (type 2 diabetes) in June 2024; company prioritized NPM-115.
- Company plans to use Australian R&D incentives to defray trial costs.