A Randomized-Controlled Trial Examining Telephone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: 18 Month Follow-up Results.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telephone-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Tele-CBT) has shown to reduce disordered eating and psychological distress after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). However, it is currently unknown how Tele-CBT impacts outcomes long term, and if differences in weight loss trajectories following Tele-CBT emerge with a long-term follow-up. This study aimed to identify whether Tele-CBT remains effective at 18 months post-intervention for improving psychological distress and maladaptive eating, and mitigating recurrent weight gain.

Methods

This large, multisite randomized control trial was conducted at three hospital-based MBS programs in Ontario, Canada. Participants (n = 306) were randomized 1:1 to receive either Tele-CBT or standard MBS care. The primary outcome w

SUBMITTER: Cassin SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540552 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature