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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 660 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pfizer Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 26 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 25 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 16, 2028 |
| Study ends | February 16, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07845500 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
- Email: ClinicalTrials.gov_Inquiries@pfizer.com
- Phone: 1-800-718-1021
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.