NCT01667783

Brief Summary

Weight loss is effective in reducing many complications of obesity, with the majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery having substantial improvements in their weight-related illnesses. The investigators propose a pilot study in 45 subjects with mild to moderate obesity to compare how losing 10% of initial body weight via one of three common weight loss strategies (medical weight loss with a low calorie diet, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, and adjustable gastric banding) affects diabetes. While the investigators do not expect this pilot study to provide definitive answers, it will provide valuable information to design a larger trial which will help guide therapy for people with mild-moderate obesity and substantial comorbidities.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2 obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2012

Typical duration for phase_2 obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 24, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2012

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 17, 2012

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

August 12, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.5 years

First QC Date

May 24, 2012

Last Update Submit

August 8, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

ObesityDiabetes

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in HbA1c from baseline to final data collection

    Participants will be followed until they reach 10% weight loss, anticipated average time 6 months, or up to 9 months.

    Average time 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in insulin secretion

    Average time 6 months

Study Arms (3)

Gastric Banding

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Procedure: Gastric Banding

Medical Weight Loss

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Medical Weight Loss using a comprehensive lifestyle intervention consisting of diet (meal replacements), physical activity and behavioral techniques

Behavioral: Medical Weight Loss

Gastric Bypass

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Procedure: Gastric Bypass

Interventions

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding using the LapBand

Gastric Banding

Weight loss intervention using diet (meal replacments), physical activity and behavioral techniques administered with weekly one-on-one counselling by dieticians

Also known as: HMR meal replacements will be used
Medical Weight Loss

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 64 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • BMI 30-40 kg/m2 at screening visit 1
  • Age 21-64 years
  • Insured by collaborating insurance plan (Employee Health Plan)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Medically safe to undergo surgery and approved by a psychologist
  • Able to exercise at a moderate level
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Willing to accept randomization to each group
  • Able to communicate (both written and oral) in English
  • Willing to use reliable method of birth control during study and ≥18 months postop (if applicable)

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior bariatric surgery
  • Prior gastric, small or large bowel, spleen, pancreas, kidney, or liver surgery, including large ventral hernia or previous large ventral hernia repair.
  • Weight loss of ≥ 5% of body weight in the past 6 months
  • Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c\>8.5%)
  • Untreated severe diabetic retinopathy
  • Use of thiazolidinediones or insulin currently or within the past 3 months
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure (\>160/100 -may be rescreened)
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR)\<30
  • Malignancy (except squamous or basal cell of the skin) in the past 5 years
  • MI, stroke or cardiovascular procedure within 12 months
  • Known HIV positive or use of anti-HIV therapy (HAART)
  • Unstable angina
  • Significant pulmonary disease with oxygen dependency
  • Chronic use (including in the past 6 months) of medications likely to cause weight gain or prevent weight loss (e.g. corticosteroids, lithium)
  • Use of prescription weight loss medication or over-the-counter orlistat in the past 6 months
  • +12 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Varma S, Lee CJ, Brown TT, Maruthur NM, Schweitzer M, Magnuson T, Kamel I, Clark JM. Comparative Effects of Medical Versus Surgical Weight Loss on Body Composition: a Pilot Randomized Trial. Obes Surg. 2019 Aug;29(8):2503-2510. doi: 10.1007/s11695-019-03879-4.

  • Lee CJ, Florea L, Sears CL, Maruthur N, Potter JJ, Schweitzer M, Magnuson T, Clark JM. Changes in Gut Microbiome after Bariatric Surgery Versus Medical Weight Loss in a Pilot Randomized Trial. Obes Surg. 2019 Oct;29(10):3239-3245. doi: 10.1007/s11695-019-03976-4.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

Gastric Bypass

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bariatric SurgeryBariatricsObesity ManagementTherapeuticsGastroenterostomyAnastomosis, SurgicalSurgical Procedures, OperativeDigestive System Surgical Procedures

Study Officials

  • Jeanne M. Clark, MD, MPH

    Johns Hopkins University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2012

First Posted

August 17, 2012

Study Start

August 1, 2012

Primary Completion

February 1, 2015

Study Completion

February 1, 2015

Last Updated

August 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

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