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Type2 DiabetesPhase 3SURPASS-PEDSNCT05260021

A Study to Evaluate Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Pediatric and Adolescent Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Inadequately Controlled With Metformin or Basal Insulin or Both

A Phase 3 study testing Tirzepatide Dose 1 and Tirzepatide Dose 2 in people with Type2 Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 51 sites in 9 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide compared to placebo in children or teenagers with type 2 diabetes taking metformin, or basal insulin, or both. The overall study will last about 60 weeks with up to 14 clinic visits and 6 phone visits. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 18 years
What is being tested?
Tirzepatide Dose 1 and Tirzepatide Dose 2
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
99 participants
Where
51 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
13 Apr 2022to 28 Jan 2025
Phase
Phase 3

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female, aged 10 to below 18 years at screening visit
  • Have type 2 diabetes, treated with diet and exercise and metformin and/or basal insulin. Metformin and/or basal insulin dose must be stable for at least 90 days prior to study screening.
  • Have HbA1c >6.5% to ≤11% at screening
  • Have body weight ≥50 kilogram (kg) 110 pounds and BMI of >85th percentile of the general age and gender-matched population for that country or region.

Who cannot join

  • Have Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), or positive GAD65 or IA2 antibodies
  • After the T2DM diagnosis, have a history of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar syndrome
  • Have had ≥1 episode of severe hypoglycemia and/or ≥1 episode of hypoglycemic unawareness within the last 6 months.
  • Have family or personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2).
  • Had chronic or acute pancreatitis any time prior to study entry
  • Female participants who are pregnant or breast feeding or intending to become pregnant.
  • Using prescription or over the counter medications for weight loss within 90 days of the screening visit.

Trial locations and contacts

51 sites in 9 countries.

51 sites in 9 countries

United States13 sites
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Qualmedica Research, LLC

    Evansville, Indiana, 47715

  • AA Medical Research Center

    Flint, Michigan, 48504

  • Indiana University Health University Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90027

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Center Of Excellence in Diabetes and Endocrinology

    Sacramento, California, 95821

  • Rady Children's Hospital

    San Diego, California, 92123

  • Consano Clinical Research, LLC

    Shavano Park, Texas, 78231

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Syracuse, New York, 13210

  • Touro University California

    Vallejo, California, 94592

  • Nemours Children's Health - Delaware

    Wilmington, Delaware, 19803

Other trials in United States

Brazil11 sites
  • Centro de Pesquisa Sao Lucas

    Campinas, São Paulo, 13034-685

  • Instituto de Pesquisa clinica de Campinas

    Campinas, São Paulo, 13060-080

  • Centro de Diabetes Curitiba

    Curitiba, Paraná, 80810-040

  • Instituto Méderi de Pesquisa e Saúde

    Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, 99010-120

  • Instituto da Crianca com Diabetes

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 91350-250

  • Ruschel Medicina e Pesquisa Clínica

    Rio de Janeiro, 22270-060

  • Instituto de Pesquisa Clinica

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01223-001

  • Instituto da Crianca do Hospital das Clinicas da FMUSP

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000

  • CPQuali Pesquisa Clínica

    São Paulo, 01228-000

  • CEPIC - Centro Paulista de Investigação Clínica

    São Paulo, 04266-010

  • CEDOES

    Vitória, Espírito Santo, 29055450

Other trials in Brazil

India6 sites
  • Gujarat Endocrin Pvt Ltd

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380052

  • M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560054

  • Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research

    Chandigarh, 160012

  • Kovai Diabetes Speciality Center and Hospital

    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641009

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences

    New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029

  • Bhakti Vedanta Hospital and Research Institute

    Thane, Maharashtra, 401107

Other trials in India

Israel5 sites
  • Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center

    Be’er Ya‘aqov, Central District, 70300

  • Soroka Medical Center

    Beersheba, Southern District, 8410101

  • Rambam Health Care Campus

    Haifa, Northern District, 3109601

  • Shaare Zedek Medical Center

    Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 9013102

  • Sheba Medical Center

    Ramat Gan, Central District, 5262100

Other trials in Israel

Mexico5 sites
  • Investigacion En Salud Y Metabolismo Sc

    Chihuahua City, 31217

  • Consultorio Médico de Endocrinología y Pediatría

    Puebla City, 72190

  • Unidad Médica para la Salud Integral

    San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, 66465

  • Clínica Cemain

    Tampico, Tamaulipas, 89170

  • Arké SMO S.A de C.V

    Veracruz, 91910

Other trials in Mexico

Australia3 sites
  • Centre for Children's Health Research

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4101

  • Perth Children's Hospital

    Perth, Western Australia, 6009

  • The Children's Hospital at Westmead

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145

Other trials in Australia

Italy3 sites
  • Ospedale Pediatrico Salesi

    Ancona, 60123

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria dell'Università "Luigi Vanvitelli" Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2 Napoli Campa -T

    Naples, Campania, 80138

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona - Ospedale Borgo Trento

    Verona, Veneto, 37126

Other trials in Italy

United Kingdom3 sites
  • Hull Royal Infirmary

    Hull, Kingston Upon Hull, HU3 2JZ

  • Leicester Royal Infirmary

    Leicester, England, LE1 5WW

  • Leicester General Hospital

    Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW

Other trials in United Kingdom

France2 sites
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

    Angers, Maine-et-Loire, 49933

  • Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP) - Hopital Robert Debre - Centre Hospitalo Universitaire (C -T

    Paris, 75019

Other trials in France

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study With an Open-Label Extension Assessing the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Tirzepatide in Pediatric and Adolescent Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Inadequately Controlled With Metformin, or Basal Insulin, or Both

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide compared to placebo in children or teenagers with type 2 diabetes taking metformin, or basal insulin, or both.

The overall study will last about 60 weeks with up to 14 clinic visits and 6 phone visits. Clinic visits will include blood sample collection, physical exam and questionnaire.

Being tested
Tirzepatide Dose 1, Tirzepatide Dose 2, Placebo
Keywords
GLP-1 RA, Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), GIP/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist, Incretins
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Endocrine System Diseases, Metabolic Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Tirzepatide Dose 1Drug

    Administered SC

  • Tirzepatide Dose 2Drug

    Administered SC

  • PlaceboDrug

    Administered SC

Study groups in NCT05260021
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Tirzepatide Dose 1ExperimentalDouble-Blind: Participants receive Tirzepatide by weekly subcutaneous (SC) injection starting with a low dose then increase to a higher dose every four weeks until maintenance dose level 1 is reached. Open-Label: Participants will continue to receive Tirzepatide at the last dose level
Receives: Drug: Tirzepatide Dose 1
Tirzepatide Dose 2ExperimentalDouble-Blind: Participants receive Tirzepatide by weekly SC injection starting with a low dose then increase to a higher dose every four weeks until maintenance dose level 2 is reached. Open-Label: Participants will continue to receive Tirzepatide at the last dose level
Receives: Drug: Tirzepatide Dose 2
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorDouble-Blind: Participants receive placebo during the 30-week double-blind period. Open-Label: Participants will switch to Tirzepatide by weekly SC injection starting with a low dose then increase to a higher dose every four weeks until maintenance dose level 1 is reached.
Receives: Drug: Tirzepatide Dose 1; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (Pooled Doses of Tirzepatide 5 mg and 10 mg)

    HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by ANCOVA model for endpoint measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment (Type III sum of squares)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Individual Doses)

    HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. LS mean was determined by ANCOVA model for endpoint measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment (Type III sum of squares).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Achieve ≤6.5% of HbA1c

    HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Imputed data includes observed value and imputed value if endpoint measure is missing.

    Measured: Week 30

  3. Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) Standard Deviation Score (Age and Sex-matched)

    BMI SDS (age and sex matched), calculated using the World Health Organization (WHO) growth reference standards. BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m²) and converted to a Z-score (SDS) based on WHO reference data. A Z-score of 0 represents the population mean for a given age and sex. A BMI SDS between -1 and +1 is considered normal. Obesity is defined as BMI SDS > +2. Reductions in BMI SDS indicate improvement in weight status for individuals with obesity.

    LS mean was determined by the ANCOVA model for endpoint measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment (Type III sum of squares)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  4. Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Glucose (FSG)

    LS mean was determined by ANCOVA model for endpoint measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment (Type III sum of squares).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  5. Percent Change From Baseline in BMI

    LS mean was determined by ANCOVA model for endpoint measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment (Type III sum of squares).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  6. Percentage of Participants Who Achieve <5.7% of HbA1c

    HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Imputed data includes observed value and imputed value if endpoint measure is missing.

    Measured: Week 30

  7. Percentage of Participants Who Achieve <7.0% of HbA1c

    HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Imputed data includes observed value and imputed value if endpoint measure is missing.

    Measured: Week 30

  8. Percent Change From Baseline for Serum Lipid Levels

    Geometric LS mean was determined by the MMRM model for post-baseline measures: log(Actual Measurement/Baseline) = log(Baseline) + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment + Time + Treatment*Time (Type III sum of squares). Variance-Covariance structure (Change from Baseline) = Unstructured.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  9. Change From Baseline in Height Standard Deviation Score (SDS)

    Height SDS (age and sex-matched), calculated using the World Health Organization (WHO) growth reference standards. Height SDS is derived by comparing a child's height to the median height for their age and sex in the WHO reference population, then expressing the difference in standard deviation units (Z-scores). A Z-score of 0 represents the population mean. A Height SDS below -2 indicates short stature. Positive changes in Height SDS from baseline reflect improvement in growth velocity or catch-up growth.

    LS mean was determined by MMRM model for post-baseline measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Age group + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Treatment + Time + Treatment*Time(Type III sum of squares). Variance-Covariance structure (Actual Value) = Unstructured. Variance-Covariance structure (Change from Baseline) = Unstructured

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  10. Change From Baseline in Weight SDS

    Weight SDS, calculated using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth reference standards. Weight SDS is derived by comparing a child's weight to median weight for their age and sex in the CDC reference population, then expressing the difference in standard deviation units (Z-scores). A Z-score of 0 represents the population mean for a given age and sex. A Weight SDS below -2 may indicate underweight status, while a Weight SDS above +2 may indicate overweight or obesity. Change from baseline Weight SDS reflects shifts in growth trajectory, with positive changes indicating weight gain and negative changes indicating weight reduction.

    LS mean was determined by MMRM model for post-baseline measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Age group + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Treatment + Time + Treatment*Time(Type III sum of squares). Variance-Covariance structure (Actual Value) = Unstructured. Variance-Covariance structure (Change from Baseline) = Unstructured

    Measured: Baseline, Week 30

  11. Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Generic Core Scale

    The PedsQL Measurement Model measures health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children (ages 8 to 12) and teenagers (ages 13 to 18). The 23-item PedsQL Generic Core Scale includes physical, emotional, social, and school functioning dimensions. The PedsQL Generic Core yields two summary scores: Physical Summary and Psychosocial Summary. Scores are transformed on a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating better functioning. Each item is scored from 0 (never) to 4 (almost always). Items are reverse scored and linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale so that higher scores indicate better HRQOL; the total score therefore ranges from 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Higher scores indicate better health-related quality of life. LS mean was determined by the MMRM model for post-baseline measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic Medication + Baseline Age Group + Treatment + Time + Treatment*Time (Type III sum of squares). Variance-Covariance structure (Actual Value) = Unstructured.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 52

  12. Change From Baseline PedsQL (3.2) Diabetic Module

    The PedsQL 3.2 Diabetes Module has 33 items for ages 13 years and older, and 32 items (1 less item for the Worry Scale) for ages 2 to 12 years. The 5 dimensions consist of diabetes symptoms (15 items), treatment barriers (5 items), treatment adherence (6 items), worry [2 items (3 for teens and adults)] and communication (4 items). Item scaling is a 5-point scale from 0 (never) to 4 (almost always). Items are reversed scored and linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale as follows: 0=100, 1=75, 2=50, 3=25, 4=0. Higher scores reflect fewer problems and better functioning. LS mean was determined by MMRM model for post-baseline measures: Variable = Baseline + Baseline Antihyperglycemic medication + Baseline Age group + Treatment + Time + Treatment*Time(Type III sum of squares). Variance-Covariance structure (Actual Value) = Unstructured. Variance- Covariance structure (Change from Baseline) = Unstructured.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 52

  13. Population Pharmacokinetics (PopPK): Steady State Area Under the Concentration Curve (AUC) of Tirzepatide

    The steady-state AUCs were estimated from Tirzepatide concentrations at Weeks 0, 7, 16, and 29 using the population PK model by treatment group.

    Measured: Week 0: after the first dose anytime on the same day. Weeks 7, 16, and 29: 1 to 24 hours, 24 to 96 hours, or 120 to 168 hours post-dose, as assigned by IWRS.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Mar 2022
  2. Study start13 Apr 2022
  3. Primary completion30 Jul 2024
  4. Study completion28 Jan 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
99 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05260021
Sponsor's protocol ID
17121
Other IDs
I8F-MC-GPGV, 2021-003612-31
Acronym
SURPASS-PEDS
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
25 Feb 2022
Last updated
26 Sep 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Anonymized individual patient level data will be provided in a secure access environment upon approval of a research proposal and a signed data sharing agreement.

Publications

  • Hannon TS, Chao LC, Barrientos-Perez M, Pamidipati KC, Lando LF, Lee CJ, Patel H, Bergman BK. Efficacy and safety of tirzepatide in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-PEDS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2025 Oct 4;406(10511):1484-1496. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)01774-X. Epub 2025 Sep 17.

    PubMed 40975112

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