Gaining Optimism After Weight Loss Surgery (GOALS) I

NCT04867902 | Completed Results

• 2 other identifiers: 2021P001006a5K23HL148017
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of an adapted positive psychology-motivational interviewing (PP-MI) intervention for physical activity among patients who have recently undergone bariatric surgery.

Conditions

Bariatric Surgery

Keywords

Positive Psychology; Motivational Interviewing; Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Number of Intervention Sessions Completed

  Feasibility will be measured by examining the number of completed intervention sessions. The intervention will be considered feasible if at least 7/10 sessions are completed, on average.

  10 weeks

• Ease and Utility of Intervention Sessions

  Acceptability will be measured with ratings of ease and utility after each exercise, measured on a 10-point Likert scale (1=very difficult/not at all helpful, 10=very easy/very helpful). The intervention will be considered acceptable if average ease and utility ratings are at least 7/10.

  10 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (25)

• Change in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)

  Baseline and 10-Week Follow-Up

• Change in Steps

  Baseline and 10-Week Follow-Up

• Change in Light Physical Activity

  Baseline and 10-Week Follow-Up

• Change in Sedentary Time

  Baseline and 10-Week Follow-Up

• Change in Optimism

  Baseline and 10-Week Follow-Up

Study Arms (1)

Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Behavioral: Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention

Interventions

Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention BEHAVIORAL

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.

Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): collaborator
• Massachusetts General Hospital: lead
• National Institutes of Health (NIH): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Dr. Emily Feig
• Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital

efeig@mgh.harvard.edu

617-724-9140

Study Officials

• Emily H Feig, PhD

  Massachusetts General Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Instructor in Psychology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 28, 2021
• First Posted: April 30, 2021
• Study Start: June 29, 2021
• Primary Completion: June 22, 2022
• Study Completion: June 22, 2022
• Last Updated: February 2, 2026
• Results First Posted: September 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)