Reta / Retatrutide Trial Results
1. Phase 2 obesity trial — up to 24.2% weight loss at 48 weeks
Summary:
In adults with obesity, retatrutide produced major, dose-dependent weight loss. Lilly reported up to 24.2% average body-weight reduction at 48 weeks, equal to about 57.8 lb / 26.2 kg in the highest-dose group. Retatrutide remains investigational and is not yet approved as a treatment.
Original links:
NEJM: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301972
Lilly: https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lillys-phase-2-retatrutide-results-published-new-england-journal
2. Strong early results — up to 17.5% weight loss at 24 weeks
Summary:
In the same Phase 2 study, Lilly reported up to 17.5% average weight loss by week 24, showing strong results halfway through the 48-week trial. The 48-week results suggested weight loss was still continuing at the end of the study period.
Original link:
Lilly: https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lillys-phase-2-retatrutide-results-published-new-england-journal
3. Phase 3 TRIUMPH-4 — weight loss plus knee osteoarthritis improvement
Summary:
Lilly reported that in its Phase 3 TRIUMPH-4 trial, retatrutide achieved an average 28.7% body-weight reduction at 68 weeks in people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. Lilly also reported a major improvement in knee pain scores, suggesting potential benefit for obesity-related joint complications.
Original manufacturer link:
Lilly: https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lillys-triple-agonist-retatrutide-delivered-weight-loss-average
4. Triple-action mechanism — GLP-1, GIP and glucagon
Summary:
Retatrutide is being researched as a triple hormone receptor agonist, targeting GLP-1, GIP and glucagon receptors. This triple mechanism is one reason researchers are watching it as a next-generation metabolic research compound.
Original link:
NEJM: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301972