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SURMOUNT−2試験
The SURMOUNT-2 trial was a clinical trial that examined the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide (Zepbound) in obese patients with type 2 diabetes. It is known that weight loss is difficult for people with diabetes, but this trial showed that it is possible to achieve both blood sugar control and weight loss.
Exam Overview
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Subjects: 938 type 2 diabetes patients with a BMI of 27 or higher and HbA1c of 7-10%
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Methods: Tirzepatide 10 mg, 15 mg, or placebo was administered by subcutaneous injection once weekly.
Key results
Weight Loss Effect
10mg group: Average −17.8%
15mg group: Average −22.7%
Placebo group: −1.7%
→ Most patients achieved weight loss of approximately 20%.
Percentage achieving ≥5% weight loss
10mg group: 94%
15mg group: 96%
Placebo group: 20%
Improvement in Metabolic Parameters
HbA1c decreased by an average of 0.67%
Improvement in fasting blood glucose levels
Enhanced insulin sensitivity
Improvement in Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Blood pressure (systolic: decreased by approximately 11-12 mmHg)
Triglycerides (reduced by approximately 50%)
Decreased uric acid levels
Improved body fat
Visceral fat: Approximately 40% or more reduction
Subcutaneous fat: Approximately 30% or more reduction
Significant improvement in hepatic fat (Fatty liver improvement rate around 70%)
Patient Quality of Life (QOL)
Significant improvement in scores related to physical function and quality of life