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Vivani Medical Announces Phase 1 Study for Semaglutide Implant

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Vivani Medical Announces Phase 1 Study for Semaglutide Implant

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An announcement from Vivani Medical ( (VANI) ) is now available.

On September 4, 2025, Vivani Medical announced plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical study for its investigational semaglutide implant, NPM-139, designed for chronic weight management in obese or overweight patients with comorbidities. The study, expected to start in the first half of 2026 pending regulatory clearance, aims to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of the implant, which could offer Wegovy®-level efficacy with once or twice-yearly administration, potentially differentiating it in the growing GLP-1 weight management market.

The most recent analyst rating on (VANI) stock is a Buy with a $4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vivani Medical stock, see the VANI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VANI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VANI is a Neutral.

Vivani Medical’s overall score reflects its challenging financial situation and unfavorable valuation. Despite some positive corporate events and neutral technical indicators, the company’s consistent losses and reliance on external financing weigh heavily on the score. The strategic focus on core drug implant business and recent milestones offer some potential for improvement, but substantial operational and financial efficiency improvements are necessary for a stronger outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on VANI stock, click here.

More about Vivani Medical

Vivani Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops novel, ultra long-acting drug implants using its proprietary NanoPortal™ platform. The company focuses on creating GLP-1 based implants for chronic weight management and other metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, aiming to improve medication adherence and patient tolerance by providing steady drug delivery over extended periods.

Average Trading Volume: 131,239

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $68.72M

For detailed information about VANI stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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