Treatment of obesity in spinal cord injury with tirzepatide: a case report
The metabolic dysfunction associated with SCI and barriers to adequate exercise for weight loss place individuals with SCI at increased risk for obesity and developing CMD. Tirzepatide may be an effective adjunct therapy to lifestyle interventions to help prevent CMD in those with SCI. Further research is indicated to examine the long-term efficacy, benefits, and adverse effects that may be associated with tirzepatide.
Authors
- Kazuko Shem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9267-025X)
- Michael Juszczak
Institutions
- Reading Hospital (US)
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Spinal Cord Series and Cases
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-025-00699-w
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.94