Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of Tirzepatide at Different Injection Sites in Participants With Different Body Sizes (NCT NCT04050670)

NCT ID: NCT04050670

Last Updated: 2023-05-06

Results Overview

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve of Tirzepatide From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC\[0-∞\]) was evaluated.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

54 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Predose, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 336, 480 hours post dose

Results posted on

2023-05-06

Participant Flow

There was a washout period of at least 35 days between Tirzepatide injections.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Sequence 1
Participants received single dose of 5 milligram (mg) Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on upper arm in period 1, on thigh in period 2 and on abdomen in period 3.
Sequence 2
Participants received single dose of 5 milligram (mg) Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on abdomen in period 1, on upper arm in period 2 and on thigh in period 3.
Sequence 3
Participants received single dose of 5 milligram (mg) Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on thigh in period 1, on abdomen in period 2 and on upper arm in period 3.
Period 1
STARTED
18
18
18
Period 1
Received at Least One Dose of Study Drug
18
18
18
Period 1
COMPLETED
18
18
18
Period 1
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
Period 2
STARTED
18
18
18
Period 2
Received at Least One Dose
18
18
18
Period 2
COMPLETED
18
18
18
Period 2
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
Period 3
STARTED
18
18
18
Period 3
Received at Least One Dose
18
17
18
Period 3
COMPLETED
18
17
18
Period 3
NOT COMPLETED
0
1
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Sequence 1
Participants received single dose of 5 milligram (mg) Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on upper arm in period 1, on thigh in period 2 and on abdomen in period 3.
Sequence 2
Participants received single dose of 5 milligram (mg) Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on abdomen in period 1, on upper arm in period 2 and on thigh in period 3.
Sequence 3
Participants received single dose of 5 milligram (mg) Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on thigh in period 1, on abdomen in period 2 and on upper arm in period 3.
Period 3
Physician Decision
0
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of Tirzepatide at Different Injection Sites in Participants With Different Body Sizes

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Participants
n=54 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection administered through either upper arms or abdomen or thigh as per the dosing sequence.
Age, Continuous
47.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.8 • n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
37 Participants
n=93 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
16 Participants
n=93 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
38 Participants
n=93 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
14 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
40 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
54 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Predose, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 336, 480 hours post dose

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug and had evaluable PK samples.

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve of Tirzepatide From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC\[0-∞\]) was evaluated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tirzepatide - Abdomen
n=54 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on abdomen.
Tirzepatide - Upper Arm
n=54 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on upper arm.
Tirzepatide - Thigh
n=53 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on thigh.
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve of Tirzepatide From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC[0-∞])
112000 Hour * nanogram per milliliter (h*ng/mL)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24
111000 Hour * nanogram per milliliter (h*ng/mL)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 21
106000 Hour * nanogram per milliliter (h*ng/mL)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 22

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Predose, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 336, 480 hours post dose

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug and had evaluable PK samples.

PK: Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Tirzepatide was evaluated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tirzepatide - Abdomen
n=54 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on abdomen.
Tirzepatide - Upper Arm
n=54 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on upper arm.
Tirzepatide - Thigh
n=53 Participants
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on thigh.
PK: Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Tirzepatide
603 Nanogram per Millilitre (ng/mL)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 25
556 Nanogram per Millilitre (ng/mL)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 23
520 Nanogram per Millilitre (ng/mL)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 21

Adverse Events

Tirzepatide - Abdomen

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 37 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tirzepatide - Upper Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 31 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tirzepatide - Thigh

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Tirzepatide - Abdomen
n=54 participants at risk
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on abdomen.
Tirzepatide - Upper Arm
n=54 participants at risk
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on upper arm.
Tirzepatide - Thigh
n=53 participants at risk
Participants received 5mg Tirzepatide by subcutaneous injection on thigh.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
14.8%
8/54 • Number of events 8 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
18.5%
10/54 • Number of events 10 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
15.1%
8/53 • Number of events 8 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
7.4%
4/54 • Number of events 4 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 3 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
3.8%
2/53 • Number of events 2 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
5.6%
3/54 • Number of events 3 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
1.9%
1/53 • Number of events 1 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
18.5%
10/54 • Number of events 11 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
20.4%
11/54 • Number of events 13 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
11.3%
6/53 • Number of events 7 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Eructation
5.6%
3/54 • Number of events 3 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
7.4%
4/54 • Number of events 5 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
1.9%
1/53 • Number of events 1 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
5.6%
3/54 • Number of events 3 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
1.9%
1/53 • Number of events 1 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
37.0%
20/54 • Number of events 21 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
22.2%
12/54 • Number of events 12 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
20.8%
11/53 • Number of events 12 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
16.7%
9/54 • Number of events 10 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
18.5%
10/54 • Number of events 10 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
7.5%
4/53 • Number of events 4 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
General disorders
Early satiety
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
0.00%
0/54 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
5.7%
3/53 • Number of events 3 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
24.1%
13/54 • Number of events 13 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
13.0%
7/54 • Number of events 7 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
5.7%
3/53 • Number of events 3 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
22.2%
12/54 • Number of events 14 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
14.8%
8/54 • Number of events 8 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
11.3%
6/53 • Number of events 7 • Up to 36 days
All randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug.

Additional Information

Chief Medical Officer

Eli Lilly and Company

Phone: 800-545-5979

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER