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Implementing an Interdisciplinary Eating Disorder Screening and Treatment Program for Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients in Nova Scotia
Led by Aaron Keshen · Updated on 2026-03-19
250
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
A
Aaron Keshen
Lead Sponsor
Q
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Treatment and Evaluation for After Metabolic Surgery with Eating Disorders (TEAM-ED) program, which offers streamlined access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment through an interdisciplinary team approach. This program is designed to manage disordered eating in adults who have recently undergone weight loss surgery in Nova Scotia. The study aims to determine if this program can be effectively implemented and assess its reach, effectiveness, adoption by clinicians, and consistency of delivery. The TEAM-ED program involves regular online screening for disordered eating every 3 months post-surgery until participants reach 18 months after their weight loss surgery. Those who screen positive are referred to the Nova Scotia Provincial Eating Disorder Service for standard treatment, which includes brief cognitive behavioral therapy and oversight by specialists in weight loss surgery and eating disorders. The study collects standard outcome measures at the start, during treatment, after treatment, and at follow-up visits. Participants may also take part in interviews about their experience with the program. Participants will complete questionnaires online multiple times over the 18 months following surgery to monitor disordered eating symptoms and other related outcomes. Researchers will review changes in eating disorder symptoms, anxiety, depression, psychosocial impairment, and weight at several points during and after treatment. The study also monitors program engagement, treatment initiation rates, and satisfaction with the program. The total participation lasts up to 18 months post-surgery, with data collected at various intervals throughout this period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Implementing an Interdisciplinary Eating Disorder Screening and Treatment Program for Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients in Nova Scotia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 19 years old or older
- Between 3 and 18 months after weight loss surgery
- Able to complete English computer-based self-report questionnaires, with accommodations if needed
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants receive brief cognitive behavioural therapy through the TEAM-ED program to manage disordered eating after metabolic surgery, supported by an interdisciplinary team.
Weekly visits for up to 10 weeks
Duration - 3 months after treatment ends
Participants are monitored for changes in disordered eating symptoms, psychological health, and weight after completing the treatment program.
1-month and 3-month follow-up visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Abbie J Lane Memorial Building, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 2E2
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Aaron Keshen, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
1
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