A mindfulness-based intervention to control weight after bariatric surgery: Preliminary results from a randomized controlled pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to develop and test a novel mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) designed to control weight after bariatric surgery.

Design

Randomized, controlled pilot trial.

Setting

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.

Interventions

Bariatric patients 1-5 years post-surgery (n=18) were randomized to receive a 10-week MBI or a standard intervention.

Main outcome measures

Primary outcomes were feasibility and acceptability of the MBI. Secondary outcomes included changes in weight, eating behaviors, psychosocial outcomes, and metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers. Qualitative exit interviews were conducted post-intervention. Major themes were coded and extracted.

Results

Attendance was excellent (6 of 9 patients attende

SUBMITTER: Chacko SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5043638 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature