Interdisciplinary program for identifying and treating disordered eating after weight-loss surgery in Nova Scotia
Official title: Implementing an Interdisciplinary Eating Disorder Screening and Treatment Program for Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients in Nova Scotia
Run by Nova Scotia Health Authority · NCT06914219 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will see if a team-based pathway for screening, diagnosis, and treatment helps adults (19+) who are 3–18 months after weight-loss surgery manage disordered eating.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nova Scotia Health Authority Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Halifax, Nova Scotia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06914219 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 19 or older who are between 3 and 18 months after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, reside in Nova Scotia, and can complete English computer-based questionnaires are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 19, more than 18 months post-surgery, living far from Halifax, unable to complete English computer questionnaires, or requiring urgent inpatient psychiatric care are unlikely to benefit from this outpatient implementation program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The TEAM-ED program uses streamlined access to screening, computer-based diagnostic assessment, and interdisciplinary treatment planning to identify and manage disordered eating in adults after bariatric surgery. This interventional implementation study will measure reach, clinical effectiveness, and adoption of the pathway within the Nova Scotia health system. Eligible participants are adults aged 19 or older who are 3–18 months post-weight-loss surgery and can complete English computer self-report questionnaires. The program is delivered at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax and combines clinical outcomes with implementation metrics to determine feasibility and impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve early detection and timely, tailored care for disordered eating after bariatric surgery, potentially reducing weight-regain and related complications.
How similar studies have gone: Prior interdisciplinary and behavioral programs after bariatric surgery have shown promise for improving disordered eating and follow-up, but implementing a coordinated TEAM-ED pathway in a regional Canadian health system is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥19 years old * Between 3- and 18-months post-weight loss surgery. * Able to complete English computer-based self-report questionnaires (with adequate accommodation, if necessary).
Where it's running
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Abbie J Lane Memorial Building, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aaron Keshen, MD — Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Study coordinator: Aaron Keshen, MD
- Email: aaron.keshen@nshealth.ca
- Phone: 902-449-8228
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.