This prospective observational study evaluates the effect of bariatric surgery on mental health and hair cortisol in patients with morbid obesity over a 3-year follow-up. Assessments will be performed before surgery and at 1 month, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years to analyze psychological changes, weight changes, and the need for psychological support.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women aged 18 to 70 years who are candidates for gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI-S), with a body mass index of at least 40 kg/m² or at least 35 kg/m² with comorbidities, and who are able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with previous bariatric surgery and pregnant women during follow-up will be excluded.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Global Severity Index (GSI) score of the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) — Baseline (3 months before surgery), 1 month, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after bariatric surgery. Change in overall psychological distress assessed using the Global Severity Index (GSI) of the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R).
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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