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
- 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.