Mindfulness may boost bariatric surgery success

NCT ID NCT03488966

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests an 8-week mindfulness program (MB-EAT) for people who had bariatric surgery at least six months ago and struggle with eating guidelines. About 85 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the mindfulness training, the other does not. Researchers will track weight, BMI, mental health, and digestive health for up to a year to see if mindfulness helps maintain weight loss and improve well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness Based Eating and Awareness Training (MB-EAT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical way for bariatric surgery patients to maintain weight loss and improve their mental and digestive health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage behavioral study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be limited or not apply to everyone. Benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EATING DISORDER SYMPTOM OBESITY, MORBID

Contacts and locations

Locations

Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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