Can surgery beat medication for lasting diabetes control?

NCT ID NCT02390973

First seen Dec 09, 2025 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at whether weight-loss surgery can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve long-term remission better than the best medical care. About 408 obese adults with diabetes will be followed to see how surgery affects blood sugar, kidney function, and heart health. The goal is to find out which approach works best for each patient.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec

    RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada

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