Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 19 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorNova Scotia Health Authority
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 4, 2026
Main results expectedMay 2027
Study endsMay 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT06914219 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

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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

  • Abbie J Lane Memorial Building, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.