Clinical trial Recruiting at 18 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Switching to a monthly dose of Berobenatide to help keep weight off after weight loss with semaglutide or tirzepatide

Official title: A PHASE 3 STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SWITCH TO MONTHLY BEROBENATIDE FOR MAINTAINING WEIGHT IN ADULTS WHO ARE ON WEEKLY SEMAGLUTIDE OR TIRZEPATIDE (VESPER-SWITCH)

Run by Pfizer · NCT07845500 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether switching to a monthly berobenatide shot can help adults who have overweight or obesity and have already lost weight using semaglutide or tirzepatide to keep the weight off.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment660 (estimated)
SponsorPfizer
Industry-sponsored
Locations26 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 25 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 30, 2026
Main results expectedFebruary 16, 2028
Study endsFebruary 16, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT07845500 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 years and older who are currently taking semaglutide or tirzepatide for obesity management and do not have diabetes.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with diabetes, a history of pancreatitis, or personal/family history of certain thyroid cancers may not benefit and are excluded.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 3 interventional trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of berobenatide as a maintenance therapy in adults with overweight or obesity who have previously achieved weight loss with semaglutide or tirzepatide. Participants will receive berobenatide and may continue or transition from their prior weight-lossMedication, with monitoring over approximately 11 months. The study enrolls adults without diabetes and excludes those with pancreatitis or certain thyroid cancer syndromes. Primary comparisons assess whether berobenatide helps sustain weight loss and maintains metabolic health after initial improvement with prior GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience continued weight maintenance and potential metabolic benefits from monthly berobenatide.

How similar studies have gone: Prior GLP-1–based weight-management approaches have shown effectiveness, but this exact switching strategy to berobenatide is newer and unproven in this maintenance context.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥18 years.
* Currently taking semaglutide or tirzepatide for obesity management.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of any form of diabetes.
* History of acute or chronic pancreatitis.
* Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2).

Where it's running

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • San Fernando Valley Health Institute
    Canoga Park, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Velocity Clinical Research - Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Southern California Clinical Research
    Santa Ana, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Diablo Clinical Research, LLC dba Flourish Research
    Walnut Creek, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Southern California Retina Specialists
    West Hills, California, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Suncoast Clinical Research
    New Port Richey, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oviedo Medical Research
    Oviedo, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • MediSphere Medical Research Center, LLC
    Evansville, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Monroe Biomedical Research
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Aa Mrc Llc
    Flint, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Research Professionals
    Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mercury Street Medical Group, PLLC
    Butte, Montana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Medication Management, LLC
    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Accellacare - Wilmington
    Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Velocity Clinical Research, Mt. Auburn
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tribe Clinical Research, LLC
    Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Headlands Research Sacramento
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Westside Center for Clinical Research
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Center for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Inc
    Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • SKY Integrative Medical Center/SKYCRNG
    Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Monroe Biomedical Research
    Monroe, North Carolina, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • York Clinical Research, LLC
    Norfolk, Virginia, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Emeritus Research Sydney
    Botany, New South Wales, Australia
    Not yet recruiting
  • Emeritus Research Camberwell
    Camberwell, Victoria, Australia
    Not yet recruiting

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