The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention to prevent weight regain in weight-reduced adults.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65
* Bariatric Surgery patients: 12-18 months post-operation.
* Medical weight loss patients: patients of the bariatric weight loss clinic, weight loss of 7% body mass via intentional weight loss within past 6 months; BMI \>25 kg/m2 prior to intentional weight loss; stable for 3 months on medications.
* Lifestyle weight loss: weight loss of 7% body mass via intentional weight loss within past 6 months; BMI \>25 kg/m2 prior to intentional weight loss.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, or pulmonary disease; cancer treatment in past 5 years; untreated thyroid disease or other medical condition affecting weight or energy metabolism; severe food allergies; women who are pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy during participation in the trial; active psychiatric issues
* Additional criteria specific to patients with history of bariatric surgery: \<12 months post-op; weight regain of \>5% of body mass postoperation; history of admittance to rehabilitation facility; history of post-op complications that require recent inpatient management; patients who were required to stay in the hospital \>1 week post-op; revision surgery patients; heart failure patients.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.