Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Bone Health in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Bone Health After Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Observational CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval · NCT03455868

This study is testing how sleeve gastrectomy surgery affects bone health in people with type 2 diabetes compared to those who are overweight but don’t have diabetes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorCHU de Quebec-Universite Laval Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Montreal, Quebec and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03455868 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates how sleeve gastrectomy, a common bariatric procedure, affects bone health in patients with type 2 diabetes. It includes a bariatric group undergoing surgery and a control group of overweight individuals without diabetes. Participants will be assessed at multiple time points post-surgery to measure changes in volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD) and identify factors influencing these changes. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between bariatric surgery and bone health in this population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 with obesity and type 2 diabetes awaiting sleeve gastrectomy.

Not a fit: Patients with type 1 diabetes or those with conditions affecting bone metabolism may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of bone health in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing bariatric surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the impact of bariatric surgery on metabolic health is well-studied, the specific focus on bone health in this context is less explored, making this study relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* bariatric groups: men and women; 18 to 60 years old; with a BMI \>=35 kg/m2; with type 2 diabetes: use of oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin OR 2 of the following tests confirming type 2 diabetes: HbA1c \>=6.5%; fasting glucose \>=7.0 mM; 2-h glucose post 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) \>=11.1 mM) (guidelines.diabetes.ca);) or without diabetes: HbA1c \<6.5% AND fasting glucose \<7.0 mM; who are awaiting bariatric surgery. Control group: BMI 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2 (overweight group); without diabetes or prediabetes: HbA1c \<6.0% AND fasting glucose \<6.1 mM (Diabetes Canada criteria), with a stable weight for the last 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* bariatric groups: type 1 diabetes; disease (e.g. uncontrolled thyroid disease, malabsorptive or overt inflammatory disorder, metabolic bone disease, creatinine clearance \<60 ml/min) or medication (e.g. glucocorticoids, anti-epileptic drugs, osteoporosis therapy and thiazolidinediones) affecting bone metabolism; BMI\>60 kg/m2; CT scan impossible to perform (e.g. patient too large for the gantry aperture); pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant during the study or women of childbearing age who do not agree to take an appropriate contraceptive method during the study; history of oesophageal, gastric or digestive surgery; history of bariatric surgery; cancer at risk of recurrence during the study; Prosthesis that could interfere with interpretation of imaging data; Chronic severe condition or illness precluding from participation in the project.

Control group: Same criteria plus: \>5% change in weight in the last 3 months; pregnancy or lactation in the last year.

Where this trial is running

Montreal, Quebec and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Bariatric SurgeryBone HealthObesity, MorbidDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Last reviewed 2026-06-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.