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Vivani Medical receives HREC approval to initiate Phase 1 trial of NPM-139 semaglutide implant for obesity
Vivani Medical, Inc.
- Received approval from Bellberry HREC in Australia to start SLIM-1 Phase 1 trial of NPM-139 semaglutide implant.
- SLIM-1 trial initiation expected mid-2026; builds on prior Phase 1 success with NPM-119 exenatide implant in 2025.
- Company plans SLIM-2 dose-ranging efficacy trial pending SLIM-1 results to accelerate NPM-139 development.
- CEO cites strong market demand for miniature, reversible GLP-1 implant technology.