Remote intervention for weight regain after bariatric surgery
Official title: Evaluation of a Remotely-Delivered Behavioral Intervention for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain
Run by Temple University · NCT06292936 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new remote program can help people who have gained weight after bariatric surgery lose that weight and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Temple University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06292936 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are men and women aged 18-70 who have regained at least 5% of their weight after undergoing gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy within the last 6 to 48 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently using weight loss medications, those with recent psychiatric issues, or those who have lost significant weight recently may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a remotely-delivered acceptance-based behavioral intervention (ABTi) for bariatric surgery patients who have experienced significant weight regain postoperatively. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the ABTi group or a control group that receives standard dietary and behavioral guidance. The study will assess changes in body weight and related behaviors over a 12-month period, focusing on individuals who have regained more than 5% of their lowest postoperative weight. The goal is to determine if ABTi can effectively reverse weight regain and improve weight-related health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could help patients regain control over their weight and improve their overall health after bariatric surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with behavioral interventions for weight management, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Rush University
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David B Sarwer, PhD — Temple University
- Study coordinator: David B Sarwer, PhD
- Email: dsarwer@temple.edu
- Phone: 215-707-8632
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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.