Research Summary
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Intensive multifactorial therapy reduces mortality risk in women with diabetes

Key finding

The reduction in mortality risk by MT was greater in women (44% versus 12%, P = 0.019).

This study analyzed the effects of Multifactorial Therapy (MT) versus Usual Care (UC) in participants with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.

Evidence strength

Moderate confidence

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

High bias
Last updated July 6, 2026

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Population

Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes

Intervention

Multifactorial Therapy (MT), Usual Care (UC)

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Primary outcome

Major Adverse MACEs

Comparator

Usual Care (UC)

Plain-language summary

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Study focus

This study analyzed the effects of Multifactorial Therapy (MT) versus Usual Care (UC) in participants with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.

Clinical relevance

These findings highlight the potential of Multifactorial Therapy in improving health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes, especially among women. By reducing both cardiovascular events and mortality, MT could lead to better long-term health and quality of life for this population.

Keep in mind

The study was a post-hoc analysis, which may limit the strength of conclusions. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with type 2 diabetes. Effectiveness measures were unclear for some outcomes.

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Journal Reference

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Roberto M, Vittorio S, Luca DN, et al. Post-hoc analysis of the Nephropathy In Diabetes type 2 study. Cardiovascular Diabetology. 2024;23:285. doi:10.1186/s12933-024-02371-3

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Main Effects

MT reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 52% in women and 44% in men (P = 0.11).

MT led to a 44% reduction in all-cause mortality for women compared to 12% for men (P = 0.019).

Evidence network

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Multifactorial Therapy (MT), Usual care and All-cause mortality, Cardiovascular events.

Primary intervention

Multifactorial Therapy (MT)

Primary outcomes

  • All-cause mortality
  • Cardiovascular events

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

33

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

StrongDecrease

All-cause mortality

Multifactorial Therapy (MT) → All-cause mortality

Multifactorial Therapy (MT) → All-cause mortality

Evidence profile

StrongDecreaseClinical Outcomes
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NoneDecrease

Cardiovascular events

Multifactorial Therapy (MT) → Cardiovascular events

Multifactorial Therapy (MT) → Cardiovascular events

Evidence profile

NoneDecreaseClinical Outcomes
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NoneNo Change

All-cause mortality

Usual care → All-cause mortality

Usual care → All-cause mortality

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeClinical Outcomes
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NoneNo Change

Cardiovascular events

Usual care → Cardiovascular events

Usual care → Cardiovascular events

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeClinical Outcomes
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • MT reduced MACE risk by 52% in women and 44% in men.
  • MT decreased all-cause mortality risk by 44% in women compared to 12% in men.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals at risk for cardiovascular events.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • The findings are based on a specific study population and may not apply broadly.
  • The statistical significance of some outcomes was not strong (P = 0.11).
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings in diverse populations.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study was a post-hoc analysis, which may limit the strength of conclusions.
  • Results may not be generalizable to all populations with type 2 diabetes.
  • Effectiveness measures were unclear for some outcomes.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Multifactorial Therapy (MT) and Cardiovascular Outcomes.

Related evidence relationships

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

Questions answered by this study

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Does Multifactorial Therapy (MT) improve all-cause mortality?

Emerging Evidence

Multifactorial Therapy (MT) appears to improve All-cause mortality.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    All-cause mortality

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.6 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Multifactorial Therapy (MT) improve cardiovascular events?

Limited Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Multifactorial Therapy (MT) for Cardiovascular events.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Cardiovascular events

    EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.1 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Usual care improve all-cause mortality?

Limited Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for All-cause mortality.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    All-cause mortality

    EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.1 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Usual care improve cardiovascular events?

Limited Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for Cardiovascular events.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Cardiovascular events

    EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.1 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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