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SynthesisFrontiers in pharmacology2026

Efficacy and safety of jinlida granule in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Qi Yong, Yunxi Xu, Peiying Zhang, Hua Bai, Chao Xu, Hejiang Ye

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Qi Yong *Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Yunxi Xu *Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Peiying Zhang *Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Hua BaiClinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Chao XuClinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Hejiang YeClinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.

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Abstract

Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), a major microvascular complication of diabetes, represents the leading cause of end-stage renal disease globally. Jinlida Granule (JLD), a multi-botanical Traditional Chinese Medicine preparation, has shown potential in type 2 diabetes management; however, a comprehensive systematic evaluation of its efficacy and safety specifically for DKD is lacking. Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of JLD for DKD through a meta-analysis. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of Chinese and English databases and clinical trial registries for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on JLD for DKD from inception to 9 October 2025. Two researchers independently performed literature screening, data extraction, and quality assessment using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB) 2 tool. Meta-analysis was conducted with a random-effects model using STATA 15.0 and Review Manager 5.4. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed. Results: Twelve RCTs involving 1,341 patients were included. JLD was associated with significant reductions in serum creatinine (MD -30.54 μmol/L, 95% CI -37.61 to -23.47; I Conclusion: Current evidence suggests that adjunctive JLD may provide multifaceted clinical benefits for DKD patients, with a comparable safety profile. However, these findings should be interpreted cautiously given the moderate to high risk of bias and considerable heterogeneity. Well-designed, large-scale RCTs are required. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251178318, identifier [CRD420251178318].

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diabetic kidney diseasejinlida granulemeta‐analysisrandomized controlled trialrenal protectiontraditional Chinese medicine

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