Optimism boosts activity after weight loss surgery, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT04867902

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested a program that combines positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people who had weight loss surgery become more physically active. Twelve adults who had surgery 6-12 months earlier and were not very active took part. The program aimed to see if it was practical and helpful, measuring how many sessions people completed and how easy and useful they found them.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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