Support for Weight Management After Bariatric Surgery
Official title: Evaluation of a Remotely-Delivered Behavioral Intervention for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11127608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program helps people who have had bariatric surgery and are starting to regain weight learn new ways to keep the weight off.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $634,546 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK133264-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11127608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals who had bariatric surgery 6 to 48 months ago and have regained more than 5% of their lowest post-surgery weight.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had bariatric surgery or are not experiencing weight regain may not find this program suitable.
What this research studies
This program offers a special type of behavioral support, delivered remotely, for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery but are experiencing some weight regain. We want to see if this acceptance-based approach can help you manage your weight better. It also looks at how this support might improve your eating habits, increase physical activity, and positively affect other health conditions. We will also explore how this program works to help people make lasting changes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a new, accessible way for patients to maintain the health benefits of their bariatric surgery long-term.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific acceptance-based approach for post-bariatric weight regain is innovative, behavioral interventions have shown promise in weight management generally.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sarwer, David B — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Sarwer, David B
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.