The BARIatric Surgery and DEPression (BARIDEP) study
In this study, we investigated the biological mechanisms underlying the comorbidity between depression and obesity in individuals underlying weight-loss (bariatric) surgery with a particular focus on the role of inflammation. As part of the study, we are also investigating predictors of physical and mental health outcomes following weight-loss surgery. We found that depression was associated with increased inflammation beyond the effect of obesity, and higher inflammation, rather than depression, may drive poor weight loss outcomes among bariatric patients.
Recruitment: Closed
Research/Analysis: Ongoing
Publications
Mariani et al., 2023 (in review);
