Exercise Program for Weight Maintenance after Bariatric Surgery

Exercise, Brain Activity, and Weight Maintenance

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obesity Weight Gain Bariatric Surgery Candidate Appetitive Behavior
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
Basic Science
Participants needed
15 (estimated)
Sponsor
Joslin Diabetes Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 18-70 who have regained weight after having weight-loss surgery. Participants will engage in a specific exercise program and share their weight loss history.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Beta-blockers
Rules you out Type 1 diabetesPeripheral neuropathyActive heart or lung diseaseSevere hypertensionCardiovascular diseaseStroke

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 70 years old.
  • I have a body mass index (BMI) over 19.
  • I weigh no more than 250 kg.
  • I have regained more than 10% of my maximum weight lost after bariatric surgery in the past 1 to 5 years.
  • I am generally healthy and can follow the study rules.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have type 1 diabetes.
  • I cannot exercise for any reason.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have heart or lung disease.
  • I have severe high blood pressure.
  • I cannot tolerate MRI procedures.
  • I have a history of cardiovascular disease or stroke.
  • I have active treatment for cancer.

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

This study aims to explore how HIIT influences brain function, neural and molecular pathways related to weight control, setting the stage for future obesity intervention research.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years * Body mass index (BMI) \>19 kg/m2 and body weight\< 250kg * Participants must have experienced a clinically significant weight regain, defined as over 10% of their maximum weight lost, within 1 to 5 years following their bariatric surgery. They will be asked t…
Contacts

Maria Vamvini, MD

617-309-2400

Maria.Vamvini@joslin.harvard.edu

CONTACT

Laura Simpson, MS

617-735-3924

laura.simpson@joslin.harvard.edu

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