Randomized controlled trial· 2022

Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity

Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al.

New England Journal of Medicine

DOI
10.1056/nejmoa2206038
PubMed
35658024
Evidence level
high
Verification
verified

Summary

Phase 3 randomized double-blind trial comparing three once-weekly tirzepatide doses with placebo for 72 weeks in adults with obesity or overweight without diabetes.

Limitations

The trial excluded diabetes and used intensive trial follow-up. Gastrointestinal adverse events and treatment discontinuation affect tolerability, and sponsor involvement is relevant.

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