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GLP-1 receptor agonists in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 28 Sept 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

GLP‑1 receptor agonists in metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis: a planned systematic review and meta‑analysis protocol outlining trial synthesis methods.

GLP-1 receptor agonists in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Key Takeaways
  • The review will include randomized controlled trials comparing GLP-1 receptor agonists with placebo or standard care in adults with MASH.
  • Primary outcome is histological improvement defined as MASH resolution or fibrosis reduction, with secondary metabolic and safety endpoints.
  • Trial Sequential Analysis and random-effects meta-analysis will be used to assess evidence robustness and control random errors.
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