RemI for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain

This study is testing a remotely-delivered Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention (ABTi) for people who have regained at least 5% of their weight after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. ABTi helps you develop acceptance and mindfulness skills to manage uncomfortable feelings that might lead to unhealthy eating. You could join if you are 18-70 years old, had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy 6 to 48 months ago, and have regained weight. The study aims to see if ABTi helps reverse weight regain and improve weight control behaviors. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive ABTi or a control group that gets phone calls about diet and behavior changes. The study's current status is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 200 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.
What's involved
You will participate in online interactive modules and brief phone calls with health coaches over 6 months. Assessments will be done at the start, and at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your weight will be measured at 12 months after enrollment, with assessments also at 3 and 6 months.

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NCT06292936

RemI for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain

Recruiting
NAAges 18–70InterventionalTreatment
Temple University
~200 participants
Updated 2026-04-03 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention

At a glance

Recruiting sites
2 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Weight
Measured over 12 Months (Assessment points at baseline, 3 Month, 6 Month, 12 Month)
Obesity
Bariatric Surgery Candidate
2 sites across 2 states
Illinois1
Pennsylvania1
  • David B Sarwer, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Temple University

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Men and women
Ages 18-70 years old
Weight regain of at least 5% from lowest postoperative weight
Body mass index (BMI) 25 or above
Underwent gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy within 6 to 48 months prior to enrollment
Ability to give consent
Ability to speak, write, and understand English

Exclusion

Long-term treatment with oral steroids
Current use of weight loss medication (OTC or prescription)
Current pregnancy, plan to become pregnant within 12 months, lactation within the past 6 months
Psychiatric hospitalization in the past 6 months
Documented or self-reported psychiatric diagnosis that would interfere with adherence to the study protocol or acute suicidality
Self-report of alcohol or substance abuse within the past 12 months
Current, self-reported use of tobacco products
Weight loss \> 10 lbs in the past 3 month
History of more than one bariatric procedure
Inability to walk at least one city block without assistance
  • Weight12 Months (Assessment points at baseline, 3 Month, 6 Month, 12 Month)

    Weight will be measured with a digital scale with participants dressed in light clothes and without shoes. Percent weight loss will be calculated from participants' current weight (at each assessment point) as compared to their baseline weight. Weight will be measured in lbs.