Gaining Optimism After Weight Loss Surgery (GOALS) I (GOALS)
Bariatric Surgery
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bariatric Surgery focused on measuring Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Physical Activity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult (age 18+)
- History of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) at one of two academic medical centers within the past 6-12 months
- Interest in increasing physical activity
- Low physical activity, defined as <200 minutes/week self-reported moderate- to-vigorous physical activity
- Access to telephone for study sessions
- Able to read and speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cognitive deficits precluding participation or informed consent
- Illness likely to lead to death in the next 6 months
- Inability to be physically active (e.g., severe arthritis)
- Participation in another program targeting physical activity besides their standard offerings at the surgery center.
Sites / Locations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention
Participants will receive a written treatment manual with detailed information about each topic. The intervention consists of 10 weekly phone sessions (30 minutes each). Each session includes a new psychological skill designed to increase positive emotions experienced during physical activity, a motivational skill designed to boost physical activity, and setting a physical activity goal for the next week using information from the Fitbit. A motivational interviewing approach will be used for all topics.