Mindfulness and compassion-based programs on eating behavior of post-bariatric surgery patients: A two phased clinical trial protocol.
Erika Blamires S Porto, Jesus Montero-Marin, Luiz Gustavo Quadros, Jean L. Kristeller, Vicente Sarubbi Junior, Luis Augusto Mattar, Javier García-campayo, Marcelo Demarzo
MethodsX August 9, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.102885 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial (study protocol) Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Brazilian patients with progressive weight gain after bariatric surgery at a private clinic |
| Interventions | Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy |
| Duration | 8-week intervention with assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up |
| Measures | Brazilian Silhouette Scales for adults |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Feeding behavior Weight gain Randomized controlled trial Compassion Bariatric surgery |
| Registration | NCT04171713 |
| Key findings | The protocol proposes testing whether an eight-week online Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion program and an Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy program are feasible and more effective than usual workshops for improving eating behavior in post-bariatric patients with progressive weight gain. The authors hypothesize both interventions are feasible and that the compassion program may be more effective than the mindfulness program; results are not yet reported. |
Abstract
Introduction: Weight regain after bariatric surgery remains a relevant and worrisome topic, requiring greater understanding and involvement in research into new adjuvant treatments. This study aims to compare the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion and Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy programs as opposed to usual treatments (workshops) on the eating behavior of patients with progressive weight gain after bariatric surgery in Brazilian patients at a private clinic. It was hypothesized that both interventions are feasible and that the self-compassion program may be more effective than the mindfulness program.
Methods: The study will be divided into two phases: a cross-analytical study of those who underwent bariatric surgery and a randomized controlled trial only with the ones who had weight regain. Interventions will be conducted for eight weeks synchronously with three assessment points (baseline, post intervention, and 6-month follow-up), both online. The primary outcome will be a change in eating behavior. Secondary outcomes will include improved quality of life, enhanced body image satisfaction and reduced distortion (Brazilian Silhouette Scales for adults), better weight management (maintenance or weight reduction), increased frequency of activity and monitoring with the surgery team. Qualitative data will also be collected by online identification of a sub-sample of participants.
Results: Improvements are expected in eating behavior, weight, reverse progressive weight gain, classification of self-image, quality of life, and levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, and anxiety.
Conclusion: This study seeks to gather preliminary evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness and compassion training for the adjunctive treatment of progressive weight gain in post-bariatric patients. Clinical Trials.gov Registration ID: NCT04171713.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |
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