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Effect of Tirzepatide on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis Using MDCT

Effect of Tirzepatide on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis Using MDCT

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05708859
Acronym
T-PLAQUE
Enrollment
120
Registered
2023-02-01
Start date
2024-01-02
Completion date
2026-05-31
Last updated
2024-10-15

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Conditions

Atherosclerosis, Type II Diabetes

Brief summary

A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group phase IV Study evaluating the effects of tirzepatide on atherosclerotic plaque progression assessed by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in participants with a diagnosis of type II Diabetes (T2DM) and atherosclerosis.

Detailed description

This is a multi-center study in which 120 male and female participants who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomized. Study will assess changes in coronary atheroma volume comparing tirzepatide 15 mg/week plus Standard of Care (SOC), as compared to placebo plus SOC. Potential eligible participants may be prescreened for eligibility prior to the screening visit and must have a diagnosis of atherosclerosis (as assessed by \>10% atheroma on CCTA) and T2DM. Patients must be on a stable medical regiment (\>4 weeks on statin therapy and diabetes medications) and undergo screening CCTA to demonstrate coronary plaque. Participant eligibility will be assessed by the Imaging Core Lab. If the participant meets all entry criteria during baseline visit, then consenting participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive tirzepatide on top of standard of care for treatment period of 12 months. Participants will be asked to maintain stable doses of statins and diabetes medications. Persistent hyperglycemia will be treated by primary physician or endocrinologist,

Interventions

DRUGTirzepatide

Tirzepatide 15mg Subcutaneous Solution

DRUGPlacebo

Volume matched Subcutaneous Solution

Sponsors

Eli Lilly and Company
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Matthew J. Budoff
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

Double blind Placebo controlled

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female 40 years to 80 years of age at signing of informed consent 2. Type 2 DM of minimum 5 years duration with HbA1c ≥7.0% to ≤10.5% 3. Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kilograms per meter squared (kg/m²) 4. Presence of two discrete coronary artery plaques with visual diameter stenosis \>20% on CCTA 5. At the baseline visit, participants must be on a stable (\>4 weeks) regiment of diabetes medications. 6. Patients using oral hormonal contraceptives must switch to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after initiation and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation

Exclusion criteria

1. Have had a major cardiovascular event within the last 60 days 2. Have type 1 diabetes mellitus 3. Current use of GLP1-RA 4. Have a history of severe hypoglycemia and/or hypoglycemia unawareness within the last 6 months 5. Are currently planning treatment for diabetic retinopathy and/or macular edema 6. Have history of, or currently planning a coronary, carotid, or peripheral artery revascularization (ie - stent, bypass) 7. Have a history of pancreatitis 8. Have a history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state/coma 9. Have a known clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality, have undergone or currently planning any gastric outlet obstruction, or have undergone or currently planning any gastric bypass (bariatric) surgery or restrictive bariatric surgery 10. Have a history of an active or untreated malignancy or are in remission from a clinically significant malignancy for less than 5 years 11. Have a family or personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2) 12. Have had a blood transfusion or severe blood loss within 90 days prior to screening or have known hematological conditions that may interfere with HbA1c measurement 13. Planned or Prior Bypass surgery 14. Contradiction for CCTA (e.g. serious allergic reaction to the contrast dye) or CCTA not meeting entry standards after two attempts during the Baseline CCTA visit as assessed by the imaging core lab. 15. Uncontrolled severe hypertension: systolic blood pressure \> 180 mmHg or diastolic BP \> 100 mm Hg prior to randomization (assessed at the screening visit) despite antihypertensive therapy 16. Heart Failure NYHA Class III or IV at the screening visit 17. Renal insufficiency (eGFR \<40 ml/min/1.73m2) as measured by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula at the screening visit. 18. Hospitalization for major cardiovascular event including heart failure in the past 2 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction of total non-calcified coronary plaque volume12 monthsReduction of total non-calcified coronary plaque volume from baseline (start of the study) till the final visit will be measured using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction of low attenuation plaque volume12 monthsReduction change in low attenuation plaque volume from baseline (start of the study) till the final visit will be measured using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)
Reduction of total plaque volume, fibrous, lipid-rich and calcified plaque volumes using CCTA12 monthsReduction change of total plaque volume, fibrous, lipid-rich and calcified plaque volumes will be compared between baseline and at the end of the study.
Change in HgA1c lab values in the blood.12 monthsChange in HgA1c lab values in the blood will be compared between baseline and at the end of the study.

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactSajad Hamal, MS
shamal@lundquist.org13109749336
Backup ContactFerdinand Flores, BS
fflores@lundquist.org13109749333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026