Factors Associated With Alcohol Use After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Protocol for an Ecological Momentary Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) are at increased risk for postoperative alcohol use disorder. Reducing postoperative alcohol use could prevent the development of alcohol use disorder; however, the factors leading to episodic alcohol use are not known.

Objective

The purpose of this paper is to describe the protocol for a study that will examine distal and proximal factors associated with episodic alcohol use and hazardous alcohol use among individuals who undergo MBS.

Methods

We will enroll 100 participants who undergo MBS at a single health care system. Participants will complete measures of substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and disordered eating behaviors at baseline and at 6- and 12-week follow-ups. Participants will also

SUBMITTER: Miller-Matero LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853087 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature