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Study · Systematic review · n = 7,805 · 2025

6 results

Effects of Tirzepatide in Type 2 Diabetes: Individual Variation and Relationship to Cardiometabolic Outcomes.

Aminorroaya A, Oikonomou EK, Biswas D, Jastreboff AM, Khera R

Journal of the American College of Cardiology30 Mar 2025Cited by 9 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study6

6 results from studies that gave the peptide. 6 results from people.

  1. 01HumanSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide reduced the odds of every cardiometabolic abnormality assessed, with reductions of 34% to 96%.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide lowered the odds of each cardiometabolic problem assessed, compared with placebo or standard diabetes drugs.

    Outcome
    DecreaseOdds of individual cardiometabolic abnormalities
    Study

    n = 7,805

    Comparator
    Placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents
    Outcome group
    Cardiometabolic risk factors · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 41.0 weeks (weighted median)As given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    tirzepatide reduced the odds of all cardiometabolic abnormalities, ranging from 34% reduction for the odds of decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (OR: 0.66 [95% CI: 0.52-0.84]) to 96% reduction in the odds of elevated body mass index
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Using an independent, global data-sharing and analytics platform, we performed an individual participant data meta-analysis by pooling data from 7 Phase 3 randomized clinical trials that compared tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Summary · context
    We included 7,805 participants with a weighted median age of 59 years (Q1-Q3: 51-66 years) and 43.2% women.
  2. 02HumanSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide reduced the odds of decreased HDL cholesterol by 34%.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide lowered the odds of low HDL cholesterol compared with placebo or standard diabetes drugs.

    Outcome
    DecreaseOdds of decreased HDL cholesterol
    Study

    n = 7,805

    Comparator
    Placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 41.0 weeks (weighted median)As given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    odds ratio
    0.66 OR
    decreased HDL cholesterol

    Source sentences

    Summary
    ranging from 34% reduction for the odds of decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (OR: 0.66 [95% CI: 0.52-0.84])
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Using an independent, global data-sharing and analytics platform, we performed an individual participant data meta-analysis by pooling data from 7 Phase 3 randomized clinical trials that compared tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Summary · context
    We included 7,805 participants with a weighted median age of 59 years (Q1-Q3: 51-66 years) and 43.2% women.
  3. 03HumanSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide reduced the odds of elevated body mass index by 96%.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide lowered the odds of having a high body mass index compared with placebo or standard diabetes drugs.

    Outcome
    DecreaseOdds of elevated body mass index
    Study

    n = 7,805

    Comparator
    Placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 41.0 weeks (weighted median)As given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    odds ratio
    0.04 OR
    elevated body mass index

    Source sentences

    Summary
    to 96% reduction in the odds of elevated body mass index (OR: 0.04 [95% CI:0.02-0.08])
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Using an independent, global data-sharing and analytics platform, we performed an individual participant data meta-analysis by pooling data from 7 Phase 3 randomized clinical trials that compared tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Summary · context
    We included 7,805 participants with a weighted median age of 59 years (Q1-Q3: 51-66 years) and 43.2% women.
  4. 04HumanSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide reduced the odds of metabolic syndrome by 72%.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide lowered the odds of metabolic syndrome compared with placebo or standard diabetes drugs.

    Outcome
    DecreaseOdds of metabolic syndrome
    Study

    n = 7,805

    Comparator
    Placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents
    Outcome group
    Cardiometabolic risk factors · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 41.0 weeks (weighted median)As given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    odds ratio
    0.28 OR
    metabolic syndrome

    Source sentences

    Summary
    and 72% reduction for the odds of MetS (OR: 0.28 [95% CI: 0.24-0.33]).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Using an independent, global data-sharing and analytics platform, we performed an individual participant data meta-analysis by pooling data from 7 Phase 3 randomized clinical trials that compared tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Summary · context
    We included 7,805 participants with a weighted median age of 59 years (Q1-Q3: 51-66 years) and 43.2% women.
  5. 05HumanSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide's efficacy in resolving metabolic syndrome was higher in those younger than 65 years than in those aged 65 or older.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide resolved metabolic syndrome more effectively in people under 65 than in people 65 or older.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMetabolic syndrome resolution by age
    Study

    n = 7,805

    Comparator
    Placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents
    Outcome group
    Cardiometabolic risk factors · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 41.0 weeks (weighted median)As given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    P for interaction
    0.008
    age <65 vs >=65 years

    Source sentences

    Summary
    with higher efficacy in age <65 years vs ≥65 years, and in individuals without vs with baseline use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (P for interaction = 0.008
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Using an independent, global data-sharing and analytics platform, we performed an individual participant data meta-analysis by pooling data from 7 Phase 3 randomized clinical trials that compared tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Summary · context
    We included 7,805 participants with a weighted median age of 59 years (Q1-Q3: 51-66 years) and 43.2% women.
  6. 06HumanSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide's efficacy in resolving metabolic syndrome was higher in those not using sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors at baseline.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide resolved metabolic syndrome more effectively in people not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMetabolic syndrome resolution by baseline SGLT2 inhibitor use
    Study

    n = 7,805

    Comparator
    Placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents
    Outcome group
    Cardiometabolic risk factors · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 41.0 weeks (weighted median)As given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    P for interaction
    0.009
    without vs with baseline SGLT2 inhibitor use

    Source sentences

    Summary
    and in individuals without vs with baseline use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (P for interaction = 0.008 and 0.009, respectively)
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Using an independent, global data-sharing and analytics platform, we performed an individual participant data meta-analysis by pooling data from 7 Phase 3 randomized clinical trials that compared tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Summary · context
    We included 7,805 participants with a weighted median age of 59 years (Q1-Q3: 51-66 years) and 43.2% women.

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  1. Version 2Current

    9 Oct 2026, 19:08 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:07 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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