In a first-of-its-kind study, tirzepatide also alleviated heart failure symptoms and physical limitations
Patients on tirzepatide experienced improved exercise capacity, greater weight loss and reduced systemic inflammation
Lilly has initiated submissions for tirzepatide for the treatment of HFpEF and obesity to global regulatory agencies
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA I November 16, 2024 I
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:
LLY
) today announced detailed results from the SUMMIT Phase 3 trial showing tirzepatide significantly reduced the risk of worsening heart failure events in adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity. Patients treated with tirzepatide also experienced notable improvements in heart failure symptoms and physical limitations. The results were published in
The New England Journal of Medicine
simultaneously with a presentation at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2024.
Both primary endpoints were met. Tirzepatide showed a 38% reduction in the risk of heart failure outcomes, assessed as a composite endpoint, compared to placebo. Risk of hospitalization for heart failure was reduced by 56%. In addition, patients taking tirzepatide saw a nearly 25-point improvement in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ-CSS),
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which measures symptoms and physical limitations associated with heart failure, compared to a 15-point improvement for the placebo group.
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“Many studies point to obesity as a major contributor to the development and severity of heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction through its effects to promote systemic and myocardial inflammation,” said Milton Packer, M.D., distinguished scholar in cardiovascular science at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and visiting professor at Imperial College, London (steering committee chair). “The SUMMIT trial provides important insights as to how healthcare providers could have a meaningful impact on the clinical course and quality of life of patients with HFpEF and obesity.”
All key secondary endpoints were also met, with patients treated with tirzepatide demonstrating improved exercise capacity, walking approximately 30 meters farther in six minutes than those on placebo (38.2 meters vs. 7.9 meters).
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Additionally, patients treated with tirzepatide saw an average reduction in body weight of 15.7%, compared to 2.2% in the placebo group.
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Tirzepatide also significantly decreased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a key marker of systemic inflammation, by 43.4%, while the placebo group saw a 3.5% decrease.
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Full Results:
“Cardiometabolic diseases, such as heart failure and obesity, are closely linked and often coexist. New approaches are needed to address the interrelated nature of these diseases. At Lilly, we want to better understand the root causes of these conditions and how they impact each other so we’re better able to treat them,” said Jeff Emmick, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president, product development, Lilly. “Currently, no treatments are available specifically for obesity-related HFpEF in the U.S. The SUMMIT data suggest that, if approved, tirzepatide could provide a significant advancement for these patients, potentially setting a new standard of care.”
The overall safety profile of tirzepatide in the SUMMIT trial was consistent with previously reported tirzepatide studies. The most frequently reported adverse events were primarily gastrointestinal related and generally mild to moderate in severity. The most common adverse events reported by those on tirzepatide compared with placebo, respectively, were diarrhea (18.4% vs. 6.3%), nausea (17.0% vs. 6.5%) and constipation (14.8% vs. 6.0%). Adverse events led to discontinuation of study treatment in 23 participants taking tirzepatide and five taking placebo.
Additional data from SUMMIT will be presented during AHA and published in peer-reviewed journals. Lilly submitted tirzepatide for the treatment of HFpEF and obesity to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and plans to submit to other regulatory agencies starting later this year.
About SUMMIT
SUMMIT (NCT04847557) was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study comparing the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide to placebo in adults living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes. The trial randomized 731 participants across the U.S., Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russia and Taiwan in a 1:1 ratio to receive tirzepatide maximum tolerated dose (MTD) 5 mg, 10 mg or 15 mg or placebo. The two primary objectives were: to reduce the risk of time-to-first occurrence of heart failure outcomes and demonstrate improvements in heart failure symptoms and physical limitations from baseline to 52 weeks as measured by the mean change from baseline in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ-CSS). It is a first-of-its-kind study in patients with obesity-related HFpEF to evaluate both reduction in risk of heart failure events and improvements in function as primary endpoints, in a long-term study with a median follow-up of 104 weeks and exposure up to three years in some patients.
SUMMIT utilized MTD of 5 mg, 10 mg or 15 mg once weekly. The starting dose of 2.5 mg tirzepatide was increased by 2.5 mg every four weeks until MTD was achieved. Participants who tolerated 15 mg continued on 15 mg as their MTD. Participants who tolerated 10 mg but did not tolerate 15 mg continued on 10 mg as their MTD, and participants who tolerated 5 mg but did not tolerate 10 mg continued on 5 mg as their MTD.
About tirzepatide
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. Tirzepatide is a single molecule that activates the body’s receptors for GIP and GLP-1, which are natural incretin hormones. Both GIP and GLP-1 receptors are found in areas of the human brain important for appetite regulation. Tirzepatide decreases calorie intake and the effects are likely mediated by affecting appetite. Studies of tirzepatide in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and in morbidity/mortality in obesity (MMO) are also ongoing. Lilly submitted data for tirzepatide in moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other global regulatory agencies earlier this year.
Tirzepatide was approved by the U.S. FDA as Mounjaro
®
for adults with type 2 diabetes to improve glycemic control on May 13, 2022, and as Zepbound
®
for adults with obesity or those who are overweight who also have at least one weight-related medical problem on November 8, 2023. Tirzepatide is also commercialized as Mounjaro in some global markets outside the U.S. for adults with obesity or those who are overweight who also have a weight-related comorbid condition.
Tirzepatide is the only approved dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term. Both Mounjaro and Zepbound should be used in combination with diet and exercise.
ZEPBOUND INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY WITH WARNINGS
Zepbound
®
(ZEHP-bownd) is an injectable prescription medicine that may help adults with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems to lose excess body weight and keep the weight off. It should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Warnings –
Zepbound may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
Zepbound may cause serious side effects, including:
Severe stomach problems
. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Zepbound. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Kidney problems (kidney failure).
Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Gallbladder problems.
Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who use Zepbound. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools.
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
Stop using Zepbound and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
Serious allergic reactions.
Stop using Zepbound and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, or very rapid heartbeat.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Zepbound with medicines that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin.
Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar
may include dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, mood changes, hunger, weakness or feeling jittery.
Changes in vision in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Zepbound.
Depression or thoughts of suicide.
You should pay attention to changes in your mood, behaviors, feelings or thoughts. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
.
Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation).
Zepbound may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Zepbound before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures.
Common side effects
The most common side effects of Zepbound include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdominal) pain, indigestion, injection site reactions, feeling tired, allergic reactions, belching, hair loss
,
and heartburn. These are not all the possible side effects of Zepbound. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or doesn’t go away.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effects.
You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
www.fda.gov/medwatch
.
Before using Zepbound
Review these questions with your healthcare provider:
❑ Do you have other medical conditions, including problems with your pancreas or kidneys, or severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems digesting food?
❑ Do you take diabetes medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas?
❑ Do you have a history of diabetic retinopathy?
❑ Are you scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)?
❑ Do you take any other prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements?
❑ Are you pregnant, plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed? Zepbound may harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while using Zepbound. It is not known if Zepbound passes into your breast milk. You should talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while using Zepbound.
How to take
Learn more
Zepbound is a prescription medicine. For more information, call 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or go to
www.zepbound.lilly.com
.
This summary provides basic information about Zepbound but does not include all information known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about Zepbound and how to take it. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide if Zepbound is right for you.
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Zepbound
®
and its delivery device base are registered trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.
MOUNJARO INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY WITH WARNINGS
Mounjaro
®
(mown-JAHR-OH) is an injectable medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose).
Warnings –
Mounjaro may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
Mounjaro may cause serious side effects, including:
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
Stop using Mounjaro and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Mounjaro with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin.
Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include
dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, or mood changes, hunger, weakness and feeling jittery.
Serious allergic reactions.
Stop using Mounjaro and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.
Kidney problems (kidney failure)
. In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems.
Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Changes in vision.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Mounjaro.
Gallbladder problems.
Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), and clay-colored stools.
Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation).
Mounjaro may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Mounjaro before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures.
Common side effects
The most common side effects of Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and stomach (abdominal) pain. These are not all the possible side effects of Mounjaro. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or doesn’t go away.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects.
You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
www.fda.gov/medwatch
.
Before using Mounjaro
Review these questions with your healthcare provider:
❑ Do you have other medical conditions, including problems with your pancreas or kidneys, or severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems digesting food?
❑ Do you take other diabetes medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas?
❑ Do you have a history of diabetic retinopathy?
❑ Are you scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)?
❑ Are you pregnant, plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed? It is not known if Mounjaro will harm your unborn baby or pass into your breast milk.
❑ Do you take any other prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements?
How to take
Learn more
Mounjaro is a prescription medicine available as a pre-filled single-dose pen in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, or 15 mg per 0.5 mL injection. For more information, call 1-833-807-MJRO (833-807-6576) or go to
www.mounjaro.lilly.com
.
This summary provides basic information about Mounjaro but does not include all information known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about Mounjaro and how to take it. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide if Mounjaro is right for you.
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Mounjaro
®
and its delivery device base are registered trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.
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