A phase 1 mechanistic study in adults with obesity found tirzepatide did not alter metabolic adaptation but increased fat oxidation and reduced calorie intake versus placebo. PICO summary and expert commentary.
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A post hoc mediation analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 to -4 trials found that gastrointestinal adverse events contributed only slightly (up to 3.1%) to tirzepatide-associated weight reduction, which was similar regardless of nausea. PICO summary and expert commentary.
An exploratory post hoc analysis suggesting tirzepatide improves insulin sensitivity more per unit weight loss than semaglutide in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A secondary patient-reported-outcomes analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 phase 3 trial finds tirzepatide improved health-related quality of life versus placebo in adults with obesity, with larger gains at greater weight loss. PICO summary and expert commentary.
An industry-sponsored indirect treatment comparison suggesting tirzepatide 10 and 15 mg achieve greater weight, BMI and HbA1c reduction than semaglutide 2.4 mg in type 2 diabetes, with no head-to-head trial. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A SURMOUNT-2 subpopulation analysis of 41 Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, in which once-weekly tirzepatide produced significant 72-week weight loss versus placebo, tempered by a very small sample. PICO summary and expert commentary.
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A manufacturer-sponsored 28-week RCT used mixed-meal testing to compare how tirzepatide and semaglutide improve glucose control in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A post hoc analysis of the SURPASS-2 phase 3 trial comparing tirzepatide and semaglutide on HOMA2 markers of beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A post hoc analysis of the SURPASS program found tirzepatide produced similar HbA1c, weight, and cardiometabolic improvements whether type 2 diabetes was diagnosed before or after age 40. PICO summary and expert commentary.