The Role of Tirzepatide, Dual GIP and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: The SURPASS Clinical Trials

Dec 16, 2020Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders

Tirzepatide, a medicine targeting two hormones, in managing Type 2 diabetes: Results from the SURPASS trials

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Abstract

is a novel dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist formulated as a synthetic peptide containing 39 amino acids.

  • Co-infusion of GLP-1 and GIP results in a significantly increased insulin response and glucagonostatic response compared to separate administration.
  • Tirzepatide has shown potent glucose-lowering effects and weight loss in pre-clinical and phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.
  • Adverse effects of tirzepatide are comparable to those of established GLP-1 receptor agonists.
  • The long-term efficacy, safety, and cardiovascular outcomes of tirzepatide will be evaluated in the SURPASS phase 3 clinical trial programme.

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Key numbers

−2.4%
Reduction
Maximum reduction observed with 15 mg in clinical trials.
−11.3 kg
Weight Loss
Maximum weight loss achieved in clinical trials.
12,500
Trial Participants
Participants involved in the SURPASS-CVOT trial.

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