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A Study of Retatrutide (LY3437943) Once Weekly in Participants Who Have Obesity or Overweight and Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Status
CompletedResults none
Why it is watched
non-weight indication: osteoarthritis
Who it enrolls
age 18 Years to no upper limit; excludes diabetes; BMI ≥27 required; conditions: Obesity; Overweight; Osteo Arthritis Knee
Interventions
Retatrutide; Placebo
Conditions
Obesity; Overweight; Osteo Arthritis Knee
Phase and size
Phase 3 · 445 participants
Dates
Start 2023-08-01
Primary completion 2025-11-14
Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company (Industry)
Last checked
Sep 13, 2026
01Endpoints

What the trial will measure

  • Change from Baseline in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Subscale ScoreBaseline, Week 68
  • Percent Change from Baseline in Body WeightBaseline, Week 68
02Eligibility

Who can take part

Inclusion Criteria: * Have a body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kilogram/kg/m² at screening. * Have a history of at least 1 self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight. * Have index knee pain for \>12 weeks prior to screening, and presence of index knee pain for \>15 days over the previous month. * Have knee X-ray with moderate radiographic changes (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 2 or 3) per central reading at screening. * Currently meets American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Criteria (clinical and radiological) for OA. Exclusion Criteria: * Have had steroid joint injections within 90 days of screening. * Have had other joint injections and procedures within 6 months of screening. * Have joint disease other than osteoarthritis. * Have a self-reported or documented change in body weight \>5 kg (11 pounds) within 90 days prior to screening. * Have been taking weight loss drugs, including over-the-counter medications, within 90 days prior to screening. * Have a prior or planned surgical treatment for obesity. * Have diabetes mellitus.
03Change log

Registry changes

No changes recorded since the trial was added.