~47 spots leftby Mar 2026

A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Chinese Participants Without Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Obesity or Overweight (SURMOUNT-CN)

(SURMOUNT-CN Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+34 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 6 jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This is a study of tirzepatide in Chinese participants without Type 2 Diabetes who have obesity or overweight. The main purpose is to learn more about how tirzepatide affects body weight.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Have a BMI ≥28 kilogram/square meter (kg/m²), or ≥24 kg/m² and previous diagnosis with at least one of the following comorbidities: hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease
Have a history of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight

Participant Groups

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: 15 mg TirzepatideExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants received maintenance dose 15 mg with dose escalation starting from 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg and then 15 mg tirzepatide administered SC QW.
Group II: 10 Milligrams (mg) TirzepatideExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants received maintenance dose 10 mg with dose escalation starting from 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, and then 10 mg tirzepatide administered subcutaneously (SC) once weekly (QW).
Group III: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants received matching placebo SC QW.

Tirzepatide is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada, Australia, United States, United Kingdom for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Mounjaro for:
  • Type 2 diabetes
🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as Mounjaro for:
  • Type 2 diabetes
🇨🇦 Approved in Canada as Mounjaro for:
  • Type 2 diabetes
🇦🇺 Approved in Australia as Mounjaro for:
  • Type 2 diabetes
🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Zepbound for:
  • Weight loss
  • Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
🇬🇧 Approved in United Kingdom as Zepbound for:
  • Weight loss

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Loading ...

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Eli Lilly and CompanyLead Sponsor

References