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Exenatide

Phase 4

Overweight and Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Vivani Medical, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 23, 2025

Exenatide development status

Highest phase Phase 4 run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (NCT02058940)
Phase scored for VANIPhase 1
Registered trials 67 across 23 sponsors since May 2004

Exenatide target and mechanism

Molecular targetGLP1R
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Exenatide Implant

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment24

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Exenatide clinical trials

Exenatide · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT05670379Assessment of Safety, Tolerability and Drug Levels of Exenatide ImplantOverweight and Obesity
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability and Drug Levels of Exenatide Implant
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC)
9 weeks

Total exenatide concentration

Maximum plasma concentration observed (Cmax)
9 weeks

Maximal exenatide concentration

Time to maximum plasma concentration observed (Tmax)
9 weeks

Time to reach maximal exenatide concentration

Adverse events
9 weeks

Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Exenatide ImplantEXPERIMENTALOne Exenatide Implant that delivers approximately 52 microgram/day of exenatide will be inserted subdermally just under the skin of the upper outer arm for the 9-week treatment period.
Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended release)ACTIVE_COMPARATOR2 mg subcutaneous injection every week for a duration of 9 weeks
SemaglutideACTIVE_COMPARATOR1.0 mg subcutaneous injection every week for a duration of 9 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Exenatide ImplantCOMBINATION_PRODUCTExenatide Implant is a drug:device combination that delivers steady levels of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) receptor agonist, for an extended period of time following subdermal insertion.
Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended release)DRUGglucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Semaglutide, 1.0 mg/mLDRUGglucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI 27 to 40 kg/m\^2 * Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \>/= 90 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 * HbA1c \< 6.0% and FPG \< 6.7 mol/L Exclusion Criteria: * Has a clinically significant medical condition that could potentially affect study participation and/or personal well-being ...

Countries:Australia
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Frequently asked questions about Exenatide

What is Exenatide used for?

Exenatide is being developed for overweight and obesity. It is an investigational long-acting implant formulation studied in a Phase 1 trial that enrolled adults with overweight and obesity, including some with type 2 diabetes. It is not yet approved for this use.

What does Exenatide target?

Exenatide targets GLP1R, the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, and acts as a receptor agonist. By activating GLP1R, it mimics the incretin hormone GLP-1, which is involved in glucose-dependent insulin secretion and appetite regulation.

Who is developing Exenatide?

Vivani Medical, Inc. (ticker VANI) is developing the Exenatide implant. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating this long-acting formulation for overweight and obesity.

What phase is Exenatide in?

Exenatide is in Phase 1 development. The single Phase 1 trial of the Exenatide implant has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed. It remains an investigational product and has not been approved by the FDA.

What clinical trials is Exenatide in?

Exenatide has been studied in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT05670379, titled Assessment of Safety, Tolerability and Drug Levels of Exenatide Implant. It was an active-controlled, randomized study that enrolled 24 adults in Australia, including healthy volunteers.

Is Exenatide the same as Exenatide Implant?

Yes. Exenatide Implant is an alternative name for Exenatide as developed by Vivani Medical. Both names refer to the same long-acting implant formulation being studied for overweight and obesity.