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N/ACompleted· 12 enrolled
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Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Interventionbehavioral
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Gaining Optimism After Weight Loss Surgery (GOALS) I: Proof-of-Concept Trial of a Positive Psychology-based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity After Bariatric Surgery

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Apr 30, 2021·Updated Feb 2, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention for Bariatric Surgery. Completed, enrolled 12 participants across 1 site.

Detailed 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.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsBariatric Surgery
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedApr 30, 2021
Enrollment StartJun 29, 2021
Primary CompletionJun 22, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 12 monthsPosted 5.2 years ago

Interventions

Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Interventionbehavioral

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.