Association between weight reduction achieved with tirzepatide and quality of life in adults with obesity: Results from the SURMOUNT ‐1 study

Nov 5, 2024Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Weight loss with tirzepatide linked to better quality of life in adults with obesity

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Abstract

Participants achieving ≥20% weight reduction showed significant improvements in measures.

  • All tirzepatide treatment groups experienced significant enhancements in compared to placebo.
  • Incremental improvements in quality of life measures were observed with greater degrees of weight reduction, starting from ≥5%.
  • Participants with ≥20% weight reduction had the largest increases in scores for physical and mental health components.
  • Individuals with baseline physical and psychosocial limitations reported greater improvements in health-related quality of life than those without such limitations.

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Key numbers

24.7
IWQOL-Lite-CT Total Score Change
Change from baseline to week 72 in tirzepatide-treated participants.
4.60
SF-36v2 Physical Component Summary Change
Change from baseline to week 72 in tirzepatide-treated participants.
0.80
SF-36v2 Mental Component Summary Change
Change from baseline to week 72 in tirzepatide-treated participants.

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