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Lifestyle Improvement for Teens With Bariatric Surgery

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12 - 18 years of age
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Overview

The purpose of this study is to Conduct a proof of concept study to assess feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of an Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) -supported healthy lifestyle behavioral intervention among adolescent patients, their families, and their clinical team.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must meet National Institutes of Health criteria to qualify for MBS for adolescents (BMI >35 kg/m2 and at least one existing co-morbidity [e.g. elevated blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, etc.] or a BMI>40kg/m2).
  • received psychological clearance for surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

  • is not medically referred by a physician for bariatric surgery
  • Refuses to participate in the study

Study details

Obesity, Adolescent, Bariatric Surgery Candidate

NCT05393570

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

28 January 2024

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