Behavioral Treatment for Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

RemI for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obesity Bariatric Surgery Candidate
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Temple University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults who have regained weight after bariatric surgery. Participants will receive support to help them manage their weight over 12 months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out History of more than one bariatric procedureInability to walk at least one city block without assistance

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 70 years old
  • I have regained at least 5% of my lowest weight after surgery
  • My body mass index (BMI) is 25 or above
  • I had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in the past 6 to 48 months
  • I can give my consent
  • I can speak, write, and understand English

You may not be able to join if

  • I have been taking oral steroids for a long time
  • I am currently using weight loss medication
  • I am pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next year
  • I have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the past 6 months
  • I have a psychiatric diagnosis that affects my ability to follow the study
  • I have reported alcohol or substance abuse in the past 12 months
  • I currently use tobacco products
  • I have lost more than 10 lbs in the past 3 months

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of remotely-delivered interventions (utilizing acceptance-based behavioral treatment skills (ABTi)) amongst bariatric surgery populations who are experiencing weight regain postoperatively (\> 5% from their lowest postoperative weight and after postoperative Month 6). Investigators aim to evaluate ABTi's efficacy for reversing weight reg…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women * Ages 18-70 years old * Weight regain of at least 5% from lowest postoperative weight * Body mass index (BMI) 25 or above * Underwent gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy within 6 to 48 months prior to enrollment * Ability to give consent * Ability to speak, wri…
Contacts

David B Sarwer, PhD

215-707-8632

dsarwer@temple.edu

CONTACT

Sarah R Fischbach, MPH

215-707-8633

sarah.fischbach@temple.edu

CONTACT