A Study of Tirzepatide in Chinese Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) controlled with diet and exercise alone or are stable on a single oral antihyperglycemic medication (OAM), metformin, acarbose, or sulphonylureas only (other types of OAM [dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, and thiazolidinediones] are not allowed in this study), for at least 3 months
- Have a body mass greater than or equal to (≥)23 kilograms per square meter (kg/m²), inclusive
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Have a history of severe hypoglycemia and/or hypoglycemia unawareness within the 6 months prior to Visit 1
- Have a history of heart block or PR interval greater than (>)220 milliseconds (msec) or any abnormality in the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening that, in the opinion of the investigator, increases the risks associated with participating in the study
- Have a history or presence of pancreatitis or gastrointestinal (GI) disorder or a GI disease that impacts gastric emptying or could be aggravated by glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs or dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors
- Have known allergies to tirzepatide, GLP-1 analogs, or related compounds or any components of the formulation
Sites / Locations
- West China Hospital Sichuan University
- Peking University First Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Placebo
Tirzepatide - Cohort 1 (2.5 to 10 Milligram (mg)) and Cohort 2 (2.5 to 15 mg)
Participants received placebo once weekly (QW) subcutaneously (SC).
Participants in Cohort 1 received weekly SC doses of tirzepatide with titration regimen starting from 2.5 mg for Weeks 0 through 3 followed by 5 mg for Weeks 4 through 7, 7.5 mg for Weeks 8 through 11, and 10 mg for Weeks 12 through 15. Participants in Cohort 2 received weekly SC doses of tirzepatide with titration regimen starting from 2.5 mg for Weeks 0 through 3 followed by 5 mg for Weeks 4 through 7, 7.5 mg for Weeks 8 through 11, and 10 mg for Weeks 12 through 15, 12.5 mg for Weeks 16 through 19, and 15 mg for Weeks 20 through 23.