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Can Weight-Loss surgery reshape the mind as well as the body?

NCT ID NCT07780058

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alicante Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study follows 70 adults with severe obesity for three years after bariatric surgery, checking in before the operation and again at several points afterward. Researchers will measure psychological distress, perceived stress, and impulsivity, along with weight changes and the need for psychological support. The goal is to understand how weight-loss surgery affects mental health over time and whether patients might benefit from extra emotional care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
This study could clarify how bariatric surgery affects mental health over time, potentially guiding psychological support for patients before and after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
As an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect. The small size and long follow-up may limit how broadly the findings apply.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with morbid obesity who are candidates for bariatric surgery and will be treated and followed at the participating hospital/center.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 18 to 70 years who are candidates for gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI-S), with a body mass index of at least 40 kg/m² or at least 35 kg/m² with comorbidities, and who are able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previous bariatric surgery and pregnant women during follow-up will be excluded.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity Obesity obesity disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis

    RECRUITING

    Alicante, Alicante, 03010, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de los Lirios

    RECRUITING

    Alcoy, Alicante, 03804, Spain

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