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HTD1801 improves metabolic health in type 2 diabetes patients.

Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Fasting glucose decreased by -1.271 mmol/L compared to placebo.

HTD1801 demonstrated safety and potential metabolic benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

HTD1801 demonstrated safety and potential metabolic benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

Clinical relevance

This research is significant as it highlights a potential new treatment option for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes and associated liver disease. The observed reductions in key metabolic markers could lead to improved management strategies for these patients, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and reducing the risk of complications.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of HTD1801 remains unclear due to lack of p-values. Study population may not be representative of all patients with type 2 diabetes. Limited long-term safety data available.

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Jiajia M, Hong Z, Min W, et al. HTD1801 is safe and demonstrates potential metabolic benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. 2026;18:171. doi:10.1186/s13098-026-02202-3

Efectos Principales

Fasting plasma glucose decreased by -1.271 mmol/L compared to placebo.

LDL-C decreased by -0.623 mmol/L compared to placebo.

Total cholesterol decreased by -1.090 mmol/L compared to placebo.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to HTD1801 500 mg twice daily and 2-h postprandial glucose, Change in liver enzymes (GGT), Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 2 more.

Primary intervention

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily

Primary outcomes

  • 2-h postprandial glucose
  • Change in liver enzymes (GGT)
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
2
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

886

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Fasting Blood Glucose

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

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Core evidence

Study findings

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2-h postprandial glucose

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → 2-h postprandial glucose

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → 2-h postprandial glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Change in liver enzymes (GGT)

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Change in liver enzymes (GGT)

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Change in liver enzymes (GGT)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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LDL cholesterol

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → LDL cholesterol

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → LDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total cholesterol

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Total cholesterol

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Total cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by -1.271 mmol/L compared to placebo.
  • LDL-C decreased by -0.623 mmol/L compared to placebo.
  • Total cholesterol decreased by -1.090 mmol/L compared to placebo.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographics.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • The study did not report p-values, limiting the interpretation of effectiveness.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Effectiveness of HTD1801 remains unclear due to lack of p-values.
  • Study population may not be representative of all patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Limited long-term safety data available.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on HTD1801 500 mg twice daily and Fasting Glucose, HTD1801 500 mg twice daily and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Does HTD1801 500 mg twice daily improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG)?

Moderate Evidence

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily appears to improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does HTD1801 500 mg twice daily improve 2-h postprandial glucose?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily appears to improve 2-h postprandial glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    2-h postprandial glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does HTD1801 500 mg twice daily improve change in liver enzymes (GGT)?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily appears to improve change in liver enzymes (GGT).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Change in liver enzymes (GGT)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does HTD1801 500 mg twice daily improve ldl cholesterol?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily appears to improve ldl cholesterol.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    LDL cholesterol

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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