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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Effect of Henagliflozein on Hepatic Fat Content in Patients With T2DM and NAFLD

Effect of Henagliflozein on Hepatic Fat Content in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Effect of Henagliflozein on Hepatic Fat Content in Patients With T2DM and NAFLD (NCT06449833) is a Phase 4 interventional studying Type2 Diabetes Mellitus and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, sponsored by Zhujiang Hospital. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study focuses on the effects of Henagliflozein on hepatic fat content in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Sponsored by Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, this study is a multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical trial, aiming at exploring the difference in the reduction of liver fat content in the subjects compared with the control group after 24 weeks of treatment. Subjects from different medical centers diagnosed with T2DM and NAFLD will be randomly assigned to the treatment or control group in a 1:1 ratio, and subsequently initiate the intervention period of 24 weeks. In this trial, patients will be treated with 10 mg of Henagliflozein + metformin and 5 mg of Linagliptin + metformin as control, and the dose of metformin will be customized at 500-1500mg according to their individual blood glucose level. The check-points are set at the 8th, 16th and 24th week of the follow-up after the treatment, and nutritionists are available to provide dietary and exercise guidance.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment has been approved by the FDA. They monitor long-term safety, real-world effectiveness, and any rare side effects that only emerge in larger populations over longer periods. Phase 4 results sometimes lead to label changes, additional warnings, or — rarely — withdrawal of approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 100 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Type2 Diabetes Mellitus subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within 5 years (According to the diagnostic criteria of WHO Diabetes Classification 2019) 2. Patients who are aware of the purpose of the trail, willing to participate in the trial and sign willing to sign a consent form forms, and comply with all requirements (including those during follow-up and evaluation investigations) 3. Well-controlled blood glucose through diet and exercise intervention, or stable treatment with 1 or 2 types of hypoglycemic drugs (metformin, sulfonylurea, glinide, α-glycosidase inhibitor ) for at least 8 weeks with a half or full recommended maximum tolerated dose in instructions. 4. HbA1c: 7.0%-8.5% 5. Patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (According to the diagnostic criteria of Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 2010) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Patients with type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes or other special types of diabetes; ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within 5 years (According to the diagnostic criteria of WHO Diabetes Classification 2019) 2. Patients who are aware of the purpose of the trail, willing to participate in the trial and sign informed consent forms, and comply with all requirements (including those during follow-up and evaluation investigations) 3. Well-controlled blood glucose through diet and exercise intervention, or stable treatment with 1 or 2 types of hypoglycemic drugs (metformin, sulfonylurea, glinide, α-glycosidase inhibitor ) for at least 8 weeks with a half or full recommended maximum tolerated dose in instructions. 4. HbA1c: 7.0%-8.5% 5. Patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (According to the diagnostic criteria of Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 2010) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes or other special types of diabetes; 2. Patients with any acute, chronic complication or risk that may cause greater adverse effects than benefits through the trial; or receiving other treatment currently that may affect subjects' compliance or the objectivity of the end point of this trial; (1)Patients with serious acute complications of diabetes in the past 6 months (Eg. diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmotic hyperglycemia coma); (2)Patients with unstable proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy,severe diabetic neuropathy, intermittent claudication or diabetic foot in the past 6 months; (3)Patients with serious liver dysfunction and chronic kidney disease or disease of other systems (Eg. Acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ect. ); and those who do not meet the requirements after being evaluated by professionals; (4)Have a history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, stroke or transient ischemic attack, or underwent coronary angioplasty, percutaneous coronary stenting or coronary artery bypass grafting 6 months before the screening; or screening for congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association NYHA grade III and IV), unstable or acute congestive heart failure, or persistent arrhythmias believed to be life-threatening within the first 6 months of the trail; (5)Have a history of hemorrhagic stroke or ischemic stroke in the past 6 months, and was evaluated by the researchers as not suitable to participate in this clinical trial; (6)Have a history of hypertension and was not effectively controlled before screening: systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 160mmHg and / or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 100mmHg; 3. Have a history of other endocrine system diseases which affect glucose and lipid metabolism or have an effect on the body weight, such as: multiple endocrine adenomatosis, acromegaly, Cushing syndrome, hyperthyroidism; 4. Have a history of malignant tumour within 5 years before screening, except for local basal cell carcinoma of the skin after treatment; 5. Have a history of severe infection, trauma or major surgery within 3 months; 6. Have a history of drug abuse with 5 years, including repeated use of dependence-producing drug unrelated to medical purposes, including addictive and habitual drugs leading to physical and psychic dependence; 7. Have a history of participating any intervention drug or instrumental clinical trial 3 months before screening; 8. Have a history of severe anemia or need regular blood transfusion treatment; 9. Have a history of any medication or treatment below: (1)Using drugs that may cause weight change 90 days before screening, including diuretics, weight-loss drug etc.; (2)Using drugs that may affect blood glucose for \>1 week within 12 weeks, such as oral/intravenous glucocorticoid, growth hormone, estrogen/progesterone, high-dose diuretics, antipsychotic drugs, etc., but low-dose diuretics for antihypertensive purposes (hydrochlorothiazide \< 25mg/d, indapamide \< 1.5 mg/d) are not included in this restriction; (3)Had bariatric sugery or planning to have bariatric surgery; 10.The laboratory results of patients meet the following standards: 1. AlanineAminotransferase(ALT)and/oraspartateaminotransferase(AST) higher than 5 times of the upper limit of the normal value. 2. Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) estimated by CKD-EPI formula \< 40mL/ (min·1.73m2); 11.Patients are currently pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy; 12.Have a history of infectious diseases such as hepatitis B (HBs-Ag), hepatitis C (HCV-Ab), pulmonary tuberculosis or sexually transmitted active diseases such as HIV and syphilis; 13.Have a history of using anti-NASH drugs (vitamin E, ursodeoxycholic acid, s-Adenosylmethionine, betaine, silymarin, gemdibrozil, anti-TNF therapy, probiotics, ect.) within 3 months before random grouping; 14.Having structural and functional genitourinary abnormalities prone to cause genitourinary infection; 15.Patients with abnormal hematologic system or any diseases that may cause hemolysis or unstable erythrocyte; 16.Have a history of using immunomodulators, such as biological agents, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, etc.; 17.Patients with MRI incompatible metal or magnetic implant, device or materials.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Henagliflozein and Metformin

The experimental group will be treated with 10mg Henagliflozein and Metformin.

DRUG

Linagliptin and Metformin

The control group will be treated with 5mg Linagliptin and Metformin.

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06449833), the sponsor (Zhujiang Hospital), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06449833 clinical trial studying?

This study focuses on the effects of Henagliflozein on hepatic fat content in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Sponsored by Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, this study is a multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical trial, aiming at exploring the difference in the reduction of liver fat content in the subjects compared with the control group after 24 weeks of treatment. Subjects from different medical centers diagnosed with T2DM and NAFLD will be randomly assigned to the treatment or control group in a 1:1 ratio, and … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06449833?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06449833?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06449833. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06449833. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.