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RemI for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain

Temple University · with Rush University · NCT06292936

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–70 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
200
US sites recruiting
2
Study start
April 15, 2024
Record last updated
April 3, 2026

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What the study is about

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 regain and its effect on targeted weight control behaviors and weight-related comorbidities by comparing participants randomly assigned ABTi (n = 100) to those assigned to a Control group that also receives brief phone calls but that focus on reiterating instruction on the dietary and behavioral changes required of surgery and initially taught preoperatively (C, n = 100).

The main research aims are

  • To compare changes in body weight over 12 months in 200 bariatric patients who have regained > 5% of their weight and are randomly assigned to ABTi or Control.
  • To compare changes in eating behaviors (i.e., caloric intake, frequency of maladaptive eating behaviors), physical activity, and weight-related comorbidities (i.e., biomarkers of diabetes, hypertension) over 12 months in the two groups.
  • Exploratory - To test ABTi's theoretical mechanisms of action, including a) effects of theory-based active ingredients (i.e., acceptance, defusion, values clarity, mindfulness) on weight outcomes and b) changes in impact of internal states (i.e., hunger, cravings) on eating behavior.

Being studied: Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention

Conditions: Obesity; Bariatric Surgery Candidate

Eligibility criteria

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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, write, and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Long-term treatment with oral steroids
  • Current use of weight loss medication (OTC or prescription)
  • Current pregnancy, plan to become pregnant within 12 months, lactation within the past 6 months
  • Psychiatric hospitalization in the past 6 months
  • Documented or self-reported psychiatric diagnosis that would interfere with adherence to the study protocol or acute suicidality
  • Self-report of alcohol or substance abuse within the past 12 months
  • Current, self-reported use of tobacco products
  • Weight loss > 10 lbs in the past 3 month
  • History of more than one bariatric procedure
  • Inability to walk at least one city block without assistance

Recruiting US locations

  • Rush University

    Chicago, IL 60612

    Site contact: Lauren Bradley, PhD · 312-942-2714 · lauren_e_bradley@rush.edu

  • Temple University

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Site contact: David B Sarwer, PhD · 215-707-8632 · dsarwer@temple.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • David B Sarwer, PhD · 215-707-8632 · dsarwer@temple.edu
  • Sarah R Fischbach, MPH · 215-707-8633 · sarah.fischbach@temple.edu
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