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A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Versus Placebo in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Inadequately Controlled on Insulin Glargine With or Without Metformin

Randomized, Phase 3, Double-blind Trial Comparing the Effect of the Addition of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Inadequately Controlled on Insulin Glargine With or Without Metformin

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04039503
Acronym
SURPASS-5
Enrollment
475
Registered
2019-07-31
Start date
2019-08-30
Completion date
2021-01-13
Last updated
2022-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Keywords

glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), GIP/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist, T2DM

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of the study drug tirzepatide to placebo in participants with type 2 diabetes that are already on insulin glargine, with or without metformin. Participants will administer tirzepatide or placebo along with their previous glucose lowering medications. The study will last approximately 47 weeks and may include about 23 visits.

Interventions

DRUGTirzepatide

Administered SC as add-on to the pre-trial background medication.

DRUGPlacebo

Administered SC as add-on to the pre-trial background medication.

Sponsors

Eli Lilly and Company
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and have been treated with insulin glargine (U100), once daily with or without metformin ≥3 months prior to screening visit. * Have HbA1c between ≥7.0% and ≤10.5%. * Have a stable weight (± 5%) for at least 3 months before screening. * Have a body mass index (BMI) ≥23 kilograms per meter squared (kg/m²) at screening.

Exclusion criteria

* Have type 1 diabetes mellitus. * Have had chronic or acute pancreatitis any time prior to study entry. * Have proliferative diabetic retinopathy or diabetic maculopathy or nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy requiring acute treatment. * Have disorders associated with slowed emptying of the stomach, or have had any stomach surgeries for the purpose of weight loss. * Have an estimated glomerular filtration rate \<30 mL/minute/1.73 m² \[for participants on metformin, estimated glomerular filtration rate \<45 mL/min/1.73 m2 (or lower than the country-specific threshold for using the protocol-required dose of metformin per local label)\] * Have had a heart attack, stroke, or hospitalization for congestive heart failure in the past 2 months. * Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. * Have been taking weight loss drugs, including over-the-counter medications during the last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (10 mg and 15 mg)Baseline, Week 40HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Body WeightBaseline, Week 40Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).
Percentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%Week 40Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A.HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum GlucoseBaseline, Week 40Fasting serum glucose (FSG) is a test to determine sugar levels in serum sample after an overnight fast. LS Mean was determined by MMRM model with Baseline + Pooled Country + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares) as variables.
Mean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) ValuesBaseline, Week 40The self-monitored plasma glucose (SMBG) data were collected at the following 7 time points: Morning Premeal - Fasting, Morning 2-hour Postmeal, Midday Premeal, Midday 2-hour Postmeal, Evening Premeal, Evening 2-hour Postmeal and Bedtime. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment (Type III sum of squares).
Change From Baseline in HbA1c (5 mg)Baseline, Week 40HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).
Percentage Change From Baseline in Daily Mean Insulin Glargine DoseBaseline, Week 40LS mean was calculated using MMRM model with log (Baseline) + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares) as variables.
Rate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 Millimole/Liter (mmol/L)] or Severe HypoglycemiaBaseline through Safety Follow-Up (Up to Week 44)The hypoglycemia events were defined by participant reported events with blood glucose \<54mg/dL) (\<3.0 mmol/L\] or severe hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia is defined as an episode with severe cognitive impairment requiring the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or other resuscitative actions. These episodes may be associated with sufficient neuroglycopenia to induce seizure or coma. The rate of postbaseline hypoglycemia was estimated by negative binomial model: number of episodes = Pooled Country + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Treatment, with log (exposure in days/365.25) as an offset variable.
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Steady State Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC) of TirzepatideWeek 7, 15, 23 and 39 post doseAUC is a combined measure obtained from Week 7, 15, 23 and 39 and a single averaged measure of AUC was reported.
Percentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <5.7%Week 40Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%Week 40Percentage of Participants who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%.

Countries

Czechia, Germany, Japan, Poland, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Spain, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
5 mg Tirzepatide
5 milligrams (mg) tirzepatide administered subcutaneously (SC) once a week.
116
10 mg Tirzepatide
10 mg tirzepatide administered SC once a week.
119
15 mg Tirzepatide
15 mg tirzepatide administered SC once a week.
120
Placebo
Placebo administered SC once a week.
120
Total475

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyAdverse Event3020
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up0010
Overall StudyProtocol Violation0121
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject4352

Baseline characteristics

Characteristic15 mg Tirzepatide5 mg TirzepatidePlaceboTotal10 mg Tirzepatide
Age, Continuous60.50 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.92
61.50 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.81
60.00 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.63
60.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.88
60.40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.24
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants4 Participants5 Participants22 Participants8 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
93 Participants94 Participants98 Participants380 Participants95 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
22 Participants18 Participants17 Participants73 Participants16 Participants
Hemoglobin A1c8.23 Percentage of HbA1c
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.86
8.30 Percentage of HbA1c
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.88
8.37 Percentage of HbA1c
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.84
8.31 Percentage of HbA1c
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.85
8.36 Percentage of HbA1c
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.83
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
22 Participants20 Participants22 Participants85 Participants21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants1 Participants0 Participants6 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
94 Participants95 Participants97 Participants380 Participants94 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Czechia
23 Participants24 Participants23 Participants94 Participants24 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
33 Participants32 Participants32 Participants129 Participants32 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Japan
20 Participants19 Participants22 Participants82 Participants21 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Poland
10 Participants8 Participants9 Participants36 Participants9 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Puerto Rico
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants12 Participants6 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Slovakia
8 Participants8 Participants8 Participants31 Participants7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Spain
15 Participants13 Participants14 Participants57 Participants15 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
10 Participants10 Participants9 Participants34 Participants5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
55 Participants55 Participants54 Participants211 Participants47 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
65 Participants61 Participants66 Participants264 Participants72 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1160 / 1190 / 1200 / 120
other
Total, other adverse events
52 / 11660 / 11967 / 12058 / 120
serious
Total, serious adverse events
9 / 11613 / 1199 / 12010 / 120

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (10 mg and 15 mg)

HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Time frame: Baseline, Week 40

Population: All randomized participants from who received at least 1 dose study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (10 mg and 15 mg)-2.59 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Error 0.081
15 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (10 mg and 15 mg)-2.59 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Error 0.083
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (10 mg and 15 mg)-0.93 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Error 0.079
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-1.88, -1.43]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-1.88, -1.43]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Body Weight

Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Time frame: Baseline, Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in Body Weight-6.2 Kilograms (kg)Standard Error 0.58
15 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in Body Weight-8.2 Kilograms (kg)Standard Error 0.58
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Body Weight-10.9 Kilograms (kg)Standard Error 0.59
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Body Weight1.7 Kilograms (kg)Standard Error 0.57
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-9.4, -6.3]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-11.5, -8.3]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-14.2, -11]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Glucose

Fasting serum glucose (FSG) is a test to determine sugar levels in serum sample after an overnight fast. LS Mean was determined by MMRM model with Baseline + Pooled Country + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares) as variables.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in Fasting Serum Glucose-61.4 milligram per Deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 2.55
15 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in Fasting Serum Glucose-67.9 milligram per Deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 2.55
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Fasting Serum Glucose-67.7 milligram per Deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 2.64
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Fasting Serum Glucose-38.9 milligram per Deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 2.49
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-29.5, -15.4]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-36, -22]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-35.9, -21.6]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in HbA1c (5 mg)

HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Time frame: Baseline, Week 40

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of 5 mg tirzepatide, placebo and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in HbA1c (5 mg)-2.23 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Error 0.081
15 mg TirzepatideChange From Baseline in HbA1c (5 mg)-0.93 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Error 0.079
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-1.52, -1.07]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Values

The self-monitored plasma glucose (SMBG) data were collected at the following 7 time points: Morning Premeal - Fasting, Morning 2-hour Postmeal, Midday Premeal, Midday 2-hour Postmeal, Evening Premeal, Evening 2-hour Postmeal and Bedtime. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with Baseline + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Treatment (Type III sum of squares).

Time frame: Baseline, Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatideMean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Values-67.1 mg/dLStandard Error 2.05
15 mg TirzepatideMean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Values-71.7 mg/dLStandard Error 2.04
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Values-73.7 mg/dLStandard Error 2.1
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Values-39.4 mg/dLStandard Error 2.07
Secondary

Percentage Change From Baseline in Daily Mean Insulin Glargine Dose

LS mean was calculated using MMRM model with log (Baseline) + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Pooled Country + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares) as variables.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatidePercentage Change From Baseline in Daily Mean Insulin Glargine Dose13.0 International Units (IU)Standard Error 7.34
15 mg TirzepatidePercentage Change From Baseline in Daily Mean Insulin Glargine Dose8.1 International Units (IU)Standard Error 7.03
PlaceboPercentage Change From Baseline in Daily Mean Insulin Glargine Dose-11.4 International Units (IU)Standard Error 5.85
PlaceboPercentage Change From Baseline in Daily Mean Insulin Glargine Dose75.0 International Units (IU)Standard Error 11.11
95% CI: [-46, -22.8]
95% CI: [-48.3, -26.1]
95% CI: [-57.7, -39.4]
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <5.7%

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.

Time frame: Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
10 mg TirzepatidePercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <5.7%26.09 Percentage of Participants
15 mg TirzepatidePercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <5.7%47.79 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <5.7%62.39 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <5.7%2.54 Percentage of Participants
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [3.93, 38]Regression, Logistic
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [10.52, 99.49]Regression, Logistic
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [18.27, 173.26]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A.HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.

Time frame: Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
10 mg TirzepatidePercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%93.04 Percentage of Participants
15 mg TirzepatidePercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%97.35 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%94.02 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%33.90 Percentage of Participants
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [15.23, 93.7]Regression, Logistic
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [30.02, 333.62]Regression, Logistic
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [16.92, 110.83]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%

Percentage of Participants who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%.

Time frame: Week 40

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug and had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline value, excluding patients discontinuing study drug due to inadvertent enrollment and data after initiating rescue antihyperglycemic medication or prematurely stopping study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
10 mg TirzepatidePercentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%53.91 Percentage of Participants
15 mg TirzepatidePercentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%64.60 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%84.62 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%5.93 Percentage of Participants
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [7.55, 38.93]Regression, Logistic
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [11.87, 62.55]Regression, Logistic
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [32.76, 193.44]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Steady State Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC) of Tirzepatide

AUC is a combined measure obtained from Week 7, 15, 23 and 39 and a single averaged measure of AUC was reported.

Time frame: Week 7, 15, 23 and 39 post dose

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose and had evaluable PK data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatidePharmacokinetics (PK): Steady State Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC) of Tirzepatide79700 nanogram*hour per milliliter (ng*h/mL)Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24.5
15 mg TirzepatidePharmacokinetics (PK): Steady State Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC) of Tirzepatide164000 nanogram*hour per milliliter (ng*h/mL)Geometric Coefficient of Variation 26.7
PlaceboPharmacokinetics (PK): Steady State Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC) of Tirzepatide246000 nanogram*hour per milliliter (ng*h/mL)Geometric Coefficient of Variation 26.4
Secondary

Rate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 Millimole/Liter (mmol/L)] or Severe Hypoglycemia

The hypoglycemia events were defined by participant reported events with blood glucose \<54mg/dL) (\<3.0 mmol/L\] or severe hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia is defined as an episode with severe cognitive impairment requiring the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or other resuscitative actions. These episodes may be associated with sufficient neuroglycopenia to induce seizure or coma. The rate of postbaseline hypoglycemia was estimated by negative binomial model: number of episodes = Pooled Country + Baseline Metformin Use (Yes, No) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<= 8.0%, \>8.0%) + Treatment, with log (exposure in days/365.25) as an offset variable.

Time frame: Baseline through Safety Follow-Up (Up to Week 44)

Population: All randomly assigned participants who took at least 1 dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
10 mg TirzepatideRate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 Millimole/Liter (mmol/L)] or Severe Hypoglycemia0.49 Episodes/participant/365.25 daysStandard Error 0.141
15 mg TirzepatideRate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 Millimole/Liter (mmol/L)] or Severe Hypoglycemia0.66 Episodes/participant/365.25 daysStandard Error 0.169
PlaceboRate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 Millimole/Liter (mmol/L)] or Severe Hypoglycemia0.38 Episodes/participant/365.25 daysStandard Error 0.099
PlaceboRate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 Millimole/Liter (mmol/L)] or Severe Hypoglycemia0.51 Episodes/participant/365.25 daysStandard Error 0.149

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 11, 2026