Surgery vs. diet: which tames diabetes better?
NCT ID NCT01047735
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass and gastric banding) with an intensive diet and exercise program for controlling type 2 diabetes in moderately obese adults aged 25 to 55. The goal is to see which approach works best for improving diabetes and weight loss. It is a small, early-stage trial to test whether a larger study is possible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that surgery is more effective than lifestyle changes for controlling diabetes in moderately obese patients, potentially leading to better long-term outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 69 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection and nutrient deficiencies, and diabetes may not fully resolve.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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William F Gourash
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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