Plain-English translation of NCT04526743 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This five-year study is investigating how eating habits and mental health are connected to weight loss after bariatric surgery — a procedure that reduces stomach size to help with weight management. Researchers want to understand which eating patterns might affect how much weight people lose and keep off after surgery, and how their mental health plays a role. The study will follow 500 people before and after surgery, plus a comparison group of people with obesity who don't have surgery.
Some people who have weight loss surgery struggle with unhealthy eating patterns after the procedure, and their weight may creep back up over time. This research aims to understand the connection between eating behaviors, mental health, and long-term weight outcomes so doctors can better prepare and support patients before and after surgery.
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If you're having surgery, you'll complete assessments before your procedure and then again at 4 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years after surgery. These assessments will include questions about your eating habits, mental health, and measurements of your weight. If you're in the comparison group (not having surgery), you'll complete a single evaluation. All study activities are conducted online, making it convenient to participate from home.
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