๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-21

Surgical or Medical Treatment (NCT04128995)

Surgical or Medical Treatment for Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will test the hypothesis that metabolic bariatric surgery will be more effective at providing durable glycemic control and reduce co-morbidities than intensive medical therapy in youth with type 2 diabetes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Children's Hospital Colorado โ€” Aurora, Colorado

Age range: 13 Years to 19 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Children's Hospital Colorado โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Lurie Children's Hospital โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Cincinnati Childrens โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—