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Register: ANZCTR
Last refreshed on: 13 January 2020
Main ID:  ACTRN12611000285954
Date of registration: 18/03/2011
Prospective Registration: No
Primary sponsor: Centre for Obesity Research & education
Public title: Do psychological variables predict weight loss in obese individuals after bariatric surgery?
Scientific title: Do psychological variables predict weight loss after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) Surgery?
Date of first enrolment: 07/10/2009
Target sample size: 200
Recruitment status: Active, not recruiting
URL:  https://anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12611000285954.aspx
Study type:  Observational
Study design:  Purpose: Psychosocial;Duration: Longitudinal;Selection: Defined population;Timing: Prospective;  
Phase:  Not Applicable
Countries of recruitment
Australia
Contacts
Name: Dr Melissa Hayden   
Address:  Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine Monash University The Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road Melbourne Victoria 3004 Australia Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9903 0613
Email: Melissa.Hayden@med.monash.edu.au
Affiliation: 
Name: Dr Melissa Hayden   
Address:  Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine Monash University The Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road Melbourne Victoria 3004 Australia Australia
Telephone: 61399030613
Email: melissa.hayden@monash.edu
Affiliation: 
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Entry into the study would require patients be:
1. Aged over 18 years
2. Proficient in English
3. Eligible for bariatric surgery

Exclusion criteria: 1. Aged under 18 yrs

Age minimum: 18 Years
Age maximum: No limit
Gender: Both males and females
Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
Mental Health - Depression
Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders
obesity;
obesity
Surgery - Other surgery
Intervention(s)
The intervention is a take home questionnaire pack which will take ~1 hour to complete,
and
a 1 session with interviewer which will last between 1- 2 hours

The aim of this psychological assessment study is to identify baseline psychological correlates which may help predict individuals who are more or less likely to achieve minimal weight loss goals after LAGB surgery. LAGB placement provides a safe and reliable method of achieving and sustaining significant weight loss in the majority of obese patients. It consists of placing an adjustable silicone gastric band just below the gastroesophageal junction. The band is adjustable by injection of saline into a peripherally placed reservoir.

A psychological assessment is part of standard protocol for Bariatric Surgery in the US, however, there is no data to date evaluating its effectiveness in the treatment of obesity. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate the use of interviews in bariatric surgery. In addition to the inclusion of bariatric and psychiatric interviews, psychological constructs measuring stress, social support, mood, coping, motivation and self-efficacy will also be investigated through the use of paper and pencil questionnaires.

Successful screening and identification of individuals who are unlikely to achieve minimal weight loss goals could potentially reduce patient distress and such individuals could be directed to more suitable weight loss approach. It is also important to understand factors which may inhibit or reduce weight loss in those individuals in order to maximise weight loss outcomes.
Primary Outcome(s)
The initial aim of this study is to characterize by psychological interview, using the Structured Clinical Interview (SCID), the prevalence, nature and severity of AXIS I clinical disorders. In addition to the psychological interview a selection of psychological questionnaires will also be included to complement and expand upon findings from the interview. Specifically the psychological questionnaires include; mood disorders, eating behaviours and cognitive style.[Baseline, at 6 months, and at 12 and 24 months post surgery]
Secondary Outcome(s)
The second aim of this study is to investigate possible predictors of good and poor weight loss outcomes and compliance 12 months and 24 months after surgery. Poor weight loss will be defined as losing less than 25% of excess weight following LAGB and good weight loss is the loss of more than 50% of excess weight at 24 months.[Baseline, at 6 months, and at 12 and 24 months post surgery]
Secondary ID(s)
None
Source(s) of Monetary Support
Centre for Obesity Research & education
Secondary Sponsor(s)
Ethics review
Status: Not approved
Approval date:
Contact:
Monash University Ethics Committee
Results
Results available:
Date Posted:
Date Completed:
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