Body composition changes during weight reduction with tirzepatide in the SURMOUNT ‐1 study of adults with obesity or overweight

Feb 25, 2025Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Body composition changes during weight loss with tirzepatide in adults with obesity or overweight

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Abstract

Tirzepatide treatment resulted in a 21.3% reduction in body weight after 72 weeks in participants with obesity or overweight.

  • Participants treated with tirzepatide experienced a reduction of 33.9% compared to an 8.2% reduction in the placebo group.
  • decreased by 10.9% in the tirzepatide group, while the placebo group saw a 2.6% reduction.
  • Approximately 75% of the weight lost with tirzepatide was due to fat mass, with 25% attributed to lean mass.
  • The proportions of weight loss as fat or lean mass remained consistent across various clinically relevant subgroups.

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Key numbers

-21.3%
Body Weight Reduction
Change in body weight from baseline to Week 72 with tirzepatide.
-33.9%
Reduction
Mean percent change in at Week 72 with tirzepatide.
-10.9%
Reduction
Mean percent change in at Week 72 with tirzepatide.

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