Vicarious efficacy of tirzepatide in a cohabiting couple: An observational case report
This case illustrates potential household-level or "vicarious" efficacy of anti-obesity pharmacotherapy. Environmental and behavioural changes in one partner may yield indirect metabolic benefits for untreated cohabitants. Recognition of such effects could inform patient counselling, cost-effectiveness assessments, and future research into family-based obesity care.
Authors
- Tim Killeen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8246-4957)
- Claire Feeney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4605-6571)
- Kieran Eason
Institutions
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- Agricultural Development Advisory Service (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Senju Pharmaceutical (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Pillars
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100219
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00