Psychological Impact of Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Morbid Obesity: a Longitudinal Study Protocol
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This prospective observational study evaluates the effect of bariatric surgery on mental health and hair cortisol in patients with morbid obesity over a 3-year follow-up. Assessments will be performed before surgery and at 1 month, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years to analyze psychological changes, weight changes, and the need for psychological support.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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.
Locations
Other Locations
Spain
Hospital Universitario Virgen de los Lirios
RECRUITING
Alcoy
Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis
RECRUITING
Alicante
Contact Information
Primary
Lorena Andreu Lucena, MSc
lorenapsicologiabariatrica@gmail.com
+34667508676
Backup
Ana M Santos, PhD
anasantos@gcloud.ua.es
+34 965 90 3960
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-02
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-10-28
Participants
Target number of participants: 70
Treatments
Bariatric Surgery Group
Patients with severe obesity who are candidates for bariatric surgery.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante
Leads: University of Alicante