Investigators aim to show that Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is superior to best medical treatment in reaching well-defined treatment end points in Asian subjects of BMI 27-32 with type 2 Diabetes (DM2). Investigators also hope to show that successful RYGB will reduce resource utilization in the near term with similar projected reduction over the medium to long term.
40 subjects with DM2 will be recruited, randomised into two arms. The surgical arm will be subjected to RYGB. The medical arm will be treated maximally utilising the best means available and following internationally available protocol/guidelines. The study population will be subjected to a set of tests which is over and above the standard tests for similar groups of patients undergoing standard care (details below). Some test samples will be bio-banked. Treatment end points and follow up protocol will be the same for each treatment arm. The International Diabetic Federation (IDF) in 2011 recommended that bariatric surgery should be considered an alternative treatment option for those Asian DM2 subjects with BMI of 27 or above. Data for the effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery for those DM subjects with lower BMI is not as well established as those with higher BMI. There is scant good quality data, especially from Asian subjects. As their treatment is totally funded by the research project, subjects on the non surgical treatment arm will benefit from the more intense management of their disease with no restriction due to cost. The surgical arm will also be fully funded by the research project. They will be exposed to the standard risks associated with this type of surgery. Subjects in both arms will have to provide more blood and other samples than usual and has to follow visits protocol as close as possible. RYGB is a major surgical procedure, with significant potential complications; during the process of surgery and afterwards, both short and long term. Procedure related mortality is about 0.3%. Major complications that may require surgical intervention includes: anastomotic leakage about 3-4%, bleeding 3%, infection 3%, venous thrombo-embolism 1%. Some of these complications will require prolong hospitalisation. After surgery, loose stool, dumping syndrome, anastomotic ulcers can occur in less than 3%.Life long dietary supplement will be required. Longer term post surgical complications include intestinal obstruction due to adhesions or internal hernia, about 2%, further surgery may be needed. This risk is lifelong. Nutritional deficiencies, especially if not compliant with regular supplement intake, may occur. Drug allergies can occur; from simple rash to life threatening anaphylactic reaction. Blood taking can cause bruising, pain at the puncture site and sometimes fainting.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) as per standard surgical protocol, with a 30 cc gastric pouch, 50 cm biliopancreatic limb and 100cm gastrointestinal limb.
Incretin analogues: Liraglutide up to 1.8 mg daily
Xenical: Up to 120 mg tds
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
Number of subjects achieving HBA1c of 6% without diabetic medication
The primary endpoint is to compare Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) vs best medical treatment for Asian subjects of BMI 27-32 with poorly controlled type 2 Diabetes (DM2) in achieving a glycated haemoglobin level of 6% or less at 12 months after randomisation, and beyond till the end of the study period, without diabetic medications; and also systolic Blood Pressure of \<130 mm HG, and LDL of \<100mg/dl.
Time frame: at 12 month after randomisation
Number of subjects achieving systolic BP <130mm hg without antihypertension medication
The primary endpoint is to compare Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) vs best medical treatment for Asian subjects of BMI 27-32 with poorly controlled type 2 Diabetes (DM2) in achieving a glycated haemoglobin level of 6% or less at 12 months after randomisation, and beyond till the end of the study period, without diabetic medications; and also systolic Blood Pressure of \<130 mm HG, and LDL of \<100mg/dl.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
number of subjects achieving LDL level of <100mg/dl without lipid lowering medication
The primary endpoint is to compare Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) vs best medical treatment for Asian subjects of BMI 27-32 with poorly controlled type 2 Diabetes (DM2) in achieving a glycated haemoglobin level of 6% or less at 12 months after randomisation, and beyond till the end of the study period, without diabetic medications; and also systolic Blood Pressure of \<130 mm HG, and LDL of \<100mg/dl.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
fasting plasma glucose
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
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SGLT2 inhibitors: Empagliflozin up to 25mg daily, Canagliflozin up to 300mg daily
Sitagliptin up to 100 mg daily, Linagliptin up to 5mg daily
Time frame: 12 months after Randomisation
Fasting Insulin
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months after radomisation
serum c-peptide level
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
serum lipid levels
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
C-reactive protein level
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randolmisation
change in medications usage
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
changes in gut hormones levels
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
changes in metabolic hormones level
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
health resource utilisation
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels. On medium term follow up, we hope to evaluate the effect of successful DM2 improvement post surgery results in reduced resource utilization in the near term and a similar projected reduction over the long term.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
HOMA-IR
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
Blood Pressure measurement
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation
number of adverse events
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisaiton
Weight loss
Secondary end points include levels of fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, C-peptide, lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, weight loss, blood pressure, adverse events, changes in medications, serum gut hormones and metabolic hormone levels.
Time frame: 12 months post randomisation