Medical University of South Carolina
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a multiple health behavior change intervention for weight loss and smoking cessation using medication (Naltrexone + Bupropion) and behavior therapy in adults seeking bariatric surgery. The intervention will be compared to a standard of care control group.
Smoking prevalence among pre-bariatric surgery patients is estimated to be as high as 40%. In addition to quitting smoking, patients are expected to lose weight before surgery, which is challenging as smoking cessation is associated with weight gain. This study aims to evaluate a multiple health behavior change intervention with combined behavioral and pharmacotherapy (Naltrexone/Bupropion) for weight loss and smoking cessation for adults seeking bariatric surgery. This pilot randomized control trial will evaluate feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and compare the intervention t…
Inclusion Criteria: * Be 18-65 years old. * Be actively considering bariatric surgery. * Smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily for the past 3 months. * Have a BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2. * Not currently taking medications that interact with Naltrexone or Bupropion (e.g., opiates, benzodiazepines). * No history of medical conditions that are contraindicated with Naltrexone or - Bupropion (e.g., seizure disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac issues including history of heart attacks, heart disease, or stroke, history of anorexia or bulimia nervosa). * Physically well enough to participate in the inter…
Participants will be given 50mg/day of Naltrexone for 4 months.
Participants will be given 300mg/day of Bupropion for 4 months. Bupropion will be taken twice daily (150mg in the morning, followed by 150mg in the late afternoon/early evening).
Participants will receive cognitive-behavioral therapy for weight loss and smoking cessation. Participants will meet with their assigned study clinician weekly for 60 minutes for 4 months.
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