Testing weight-loss surgery vs standard care for type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares people with type 2 diabetes and higher body weight who meet criteria for metabolic (weight-loss) surgery versus people with mild obesity who do not. It aims to see whether surgery improves diabetes-related outcomes more than usual medical care.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes that has been controlled with diabetes care for at least 6 months
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 25
- You are between 20 and 67 years old
- You have not had cancer diagnosed in the past 5 years
- You have no recent major heart or blood vessel event in the past 6 months
- You have not had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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