Metabolic

Retatrutide

LY3437943 / Triple agonist

Peptide length
39 amino acids

Acylated peptide analog

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A triple receptor agonist with randomized human obesity research, including a published phase 2 trial.

Family
Multi-receptor incretin analog
Research target
GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors
Molecular form
Acylated peptide analog

What to know about the research

Interpret weight changes with trial duration, escalation, discontinuations and comparator in view. Consult the trial register for subsequent development.

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Distinguish the studied molecule from other triple agonists and from commercially described salts or research preparations.

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A triple receptor agonist with randomized human obesity research, including a published phase 2 trial.

Supporting sourceRetatrutide phase 2 obesity trial — publisher full text

PDF page 1: Abstract, Methods and Results

  • This citation describes the 2023 phase 2 publication, not the latest development stage or a current approval determination.

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Human study

Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Retatrutide (LY3437943), study formulation

Who or what was studied
Adults with obesity, or overweight with a weight-related condition
Sample size
338
Compared with
Placebo
Duration
48 weeks; primary body-weight endpoint at 24 weeks
What was measured
  • Percentage change in body weight
  • Safety assessments
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  • This trial does not establish equivalence for another formulation or a research vial.
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