Gaining Optimism After Weight Loss Surgery (GOALS) II (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.
- Severe psychiatric condition limiting ability to participate (e.g., psychosis, active substance use disorder)
Sites / Locations
- Massachusetts General HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention
Physical Activity Education Control
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.
Participants randomized to this condition will be provided with a Fitbit, and will be mailed educational materials about physical activity at 4 time points throughout the intervention period. They will not receive a manual or phone calls with an interventionist.