Motivating Increases in Physical Activity for Prevention of Weight Regain After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

Launched by HARTFORD HOSPITAL · Jun 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether a specific psychological program can help people who have had weight loss surgery, like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, to stay active and prevent regaining weight. The researchers want to find out if this program can encourage regular physical activity, help with weight maintenance, and boost motivation to exercise, even when it feels uncomfortable. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive the psychological support, while the other will get educational information.

To be eligible, participants should have had weight loss surgery between 10 and 20 months ago and should have maintained most of the weight they lost. They should also be able to participate safely in a physical activity program. Those who join will spend 12 months in either the psychological or educational program, which includes online workshops, homework assignments, and phone calls with a counselor. Participants will also wear a device to track their activity and use an electronic scale to monitor their weight throughout the study. This trial is currently looking for individuals aged 18 and older, and it’s an exciting opportunity for those who want to maintain their weight loss after surgery!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having undergone either a primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy bariatric procedure between 8 and 20 months prior to enrollment
• • Have reached their nadir weight and regained less than 10% of maximum weight lost based on weight measurements
• • Had their surgery performed at Hartford Hospital or another surgical weight loss center within the Hartford HealthCare system.
• • Able to provide consent
• • Willing to engage in and complete the study protocol
• • Able to safely participate in a physical activity program
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have regained 10% or more of maximum weight lost based on weight measurements
• • Cannot ambulate independently
• • Do not speak/read English at a 6th grade level
• • Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6-months postpartum or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study
• • Report current involvement in a weight management program outside of standard care
• • Begin taking a newly prescribed medication for weight loss less than two months prior to study enrollment
• • Begin taking a newly prescribed medication or change the dosage/frequency of pre-existing medications that are associated with weight loss/weight gain but not taken to produce weight loss less than two months prior to study enrollment
• • Report any conditions or plans that would preclude adherence to the study protocol (i.e., plans to relocate, psychiatric problems such as substance use disorder, or terminal illness)