Positive Psychology for Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients

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Recruiting

Led By Larissa McGarrity, PhD

Research Sponsored by Larissa McGarrity, Ph.D.

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week #16

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a positive psychology intervention for patients who had bariatric surgery and their partners. The study wants to see if the intervention can improve depressive symptoms, resilience, relationship satisfaction, eating

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult couples where one partner had bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) 1-3 years ago at the participating institution. They must be cohabiting, in a romantic relationship since before the surgery, and both willing to enroll in the study.

What is being tested?

The trial tests 'ReConnect', a remote positive psychology program designed for post-bariatric surgery patients and their partners. It checks if this 8-week intervention can improve depression, resilience, satisfaction in relationships, healthy behaviors, and weight maintenance compared to those on a waitlist.

What are the potential side effects?

Since 'ReConnect' is a psychological intervention rather than a medical treatment, it may not have typical side effects. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort or increased interpersonal tension as they engage with personal topics during sessions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week #16

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week #16

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week #16 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Depressive Symptoms

Secondary study objectives

Eating Behaviors

Physical Activity

Relationship Satisfaction

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Waitlist Control ConditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive 8 weeks of check-in surveys/follow-ups followed by 8 weeks of ReConnect, as well as 3 assessments (baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks).

Group II: Intervention ConditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive 8 weeks of ReConnect followed by 8 weeks check-in surveys/follow-ups, as well as 3 assessments (baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks).

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