Tirzepatide for adults in India with type 2 diabetes or with overweight/obesity

A Phase 4, Open-Label, Single-Arm, 46-Week Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy With Tirzepatide in Adult Indian Participants With Either Type 2 Diabetes or Obesity

Phase 4 Interventional Eli Lilly and Company · NCT07438444

This study will test whether tirzepatide helps adults in India who have type 2 diabetes or who are overweight or obese without diabetes.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment344 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorEli Lilly and Company Industry-sponsored
Locations21 sites (Ahmedabad and 20 other locations)
Trial IDNCT07438444 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a phase 4 interventional study sponsored by Eli Lilly that gives tirzepatide to adult participants in India and follows them for about 46 weeks to measure safety and effectiveness. The study enrolls two groups: insulin‑naive adults with type 2 diabetes (duration ≥1 year, HbA1c 7.5–10%, BMI ≥23 kg/m2) and adults with obesity or overweight without diabetes (BMI ≥30 kg/m2 or ≥27 kg/m2 with a weight‑related comorbidity). Participants will attend regular clinic visits at study sites in Ahmedabad for monitoring of side effects, weight, and blood glucose control. Results will inform how tirzepatide performs in an Indian adult population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults in India who are either insulin‑naive with type 2 diabetes for at least one year (HbA1c 7.5–10% and BMI ≥23 kg/m2) or adults with obesity/overweight (BMI ≥30 kg/m2, or ≥27 kg/m2 with a weight‑related comorbidity) and who can attend study visits are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: People with type 1 diabetes, recent heart attack or stroke within six months, advanced heart failure (NYHA class III/IV), or those being considered for bariatric surgery are excluded and unlikely to benefit from participating.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, tirzepatide could improve blood sugar control and produce meaningful weight loss, potentially lowering future health risks.

How similar studies have performed: Previous global trials of tirzepatide have shown substantial weight loss and improved glycemic control, so this study extends those findings to an Indian population.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Participants with Type 2 Diabetes:

* Have had type 2 diabetes for at least one year
* Insulin naive
* Have HbA1c ≥7.5% and ≤10% at screening
* Have body mass index (BMI) ≥23 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2)

Participants with Obesity or Overweight without Type 2 Diabetes:

* Have a BMI

  * Greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 OR
  * Greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2 AND previously diagnosed with at least one of the following weight-related comorbidities: high blood pressure, lipid disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants with Type 2 Diabetes:

* Have type 1 diabetes
* Have had any of the following heart conditions within 6 months prior to screening:

  * heart attack
  * stroke
  * hospitalization due to heart failure
* Have New York Heart Association Functional Classification Class III or IV congestive heart failure (CHF)
* Have type 2 diabetes along with morbid obesity and being considered for bariatric surgery or any other procedure intended for weight loss

Participants with Obesity or Overweight without Type 2 Diabetes:

* Have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes
* Have a self-reported change in body weight greater than 5 kilograms (kg) (11 pounds) within 3 months prior to screening
* Have a prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity
* Have had any of the following heart conditions within 6 months prior to screening:

  * heart attack
  * stroke
  * hospitalization due to heart failure
* Have New York Heart Association Functional Classification Class III or IV CHF
* Have taken any medications or alternative remedies for weight loss within 3 months prior to screening

Where this trial is running

Ahmedabad and 20 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2ObesityOverweightType 2 Diabetes in IndiaObesity in IndiaObese in IndiaTirzepatideTirzepatide in India
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.