Effects on Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Following Gastric Bypass Alone vs Gastric Bypass Combined With Truncal Vagotomy

This randomized, triple-blind clinical trial investigates whether adding truncal vagotomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) enhances remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in patients with obesity. The study explores whether modulation of vagal signaling provides superior metabolic outcomes compared to standard RYGB alone. Background: RYGB is a proven metabolic procedure capable of inducing diabetes remission; however, the mechanisms remain incompletely defined. Emerging evidence supports a duodenum-centered neurohormonal model suggesting that amplified digestion-driven by vagal and hormonal hyperstimulation-plays a key role in the development of insulin resistance. The vagus nerve regulates pancreatic and biliary secretion, as well as gut hormone release. By combining truncal vagotomy with RYGB, the study aims to attenuate vagal overactivation and evaluate its impact on glucose homeostasis and hormonal adaptation. Design: Eligible adults (18-65 years) with BMI ≥30 kg/m² and confirmed T2DM (HbA1c ≥6.5%, or on antidiabetic therapy with HbA1c ≥6.1%) will be randomized to: 1. RYGB alone, or 2. RYGB with truncal vagotomy. Participants, postoperative staff, and assessors will remain blinded to allocation. Primary Outcome: Remission of T2DM at 12 months postoperatively, defined as fasting plasma glucose \<100 mg/dL and HbA1c \<6.0% without antidiabetic medication for at least one year. Secondary Outcomes: Changes in HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin, C-peptide, OGTT-d…

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Athena N Kapralou, MD, PhD  ·  +306945750599  ·  athinakapralou@gmail.com

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