Clinical trial results for retatrutide have exceeded even the high expectations set by tirzepatide, with Phase 2 data published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2023 demonstrating weight loss approaching 24-25% of baseline body weight over 48 weeks in some dose groups - weight reductions comparable to those achieved with bariatric surgery and substantially exceeding pharmacological obesity treatments available just a few years ago
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61 ECC5004 The preliminary results of the investigational agent ECC5004 phase 1 trial in non-human primates revealed a reduction in HbA1c levels, accompanied by weight loss and a decreased risk of adverse cardiovascular events, achieved through the mimicry of the hormone GLP-1
This creates a paradox
However, GLP-1 drugs are far from cheap
Further, while studies show several favourable effects, individual responses can still vary, and these outcomes are not guaranteed for every person