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SynthesisAnnals of medicine2026

Treatment preference for once-weekly versus once-daily DPP-4 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Xingxing Xie, Yu Chen, Pei Wang, Ming Hu

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Xingxing XieWest China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3055-0439
Yu ChenWest China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Pei WangWest China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Ming HuWest China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectiveAlthough once-weekly and once-daily DPP-4 inhibitors have gained widespread market recognition, patient preference differences remain a key focus. This meta-analysis compares treatment preferences for once-weekly versus once-daily DPP-4 inhibitors in T2DM, offering evidence to guide clinical decisions and healthcare policies.

methodsPubMed, OVID, EBSCO, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and clinical trial registries were searched up to June 30, 2025. After screening literature against predefined criteria, a systematic review was conducted to compare the effects of once-weekly and once-daily DPP-4 inhibitors on the treatment preferences of patients with T2DM.

results8 RCTs with 1,575 participants were analyzed. No significant difference in medication adherence and DTSQ total score between the once-weekly and once-daily groups (

conclusionNo statistically significant association between treatment preferences for once-weekly versus once-daily DPP-4 inhibitors among T2DM patients and medication adherence, treatment satisfaction, glycemic level changes, safety, or treatment burden for these two dosing regimens. Further research is needed to elucidate the influence of physician prescribing behavior on these preferences.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsHypoglycemic AgentsPatient PreferenceBlood GlucoseDrug Administration ScheduleGlycated HemoglobinHumansMedication AdherenceRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicBlood GlucoseDipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsGlycated HemoglobinHypoglycemic Agentsonce-daily DPP-4 inhibitorsonce-weekly DPP-4 inhibitorsrandomized controlled trialssystematic reviewtreatment preferenceType 2 diabetes mellitus

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