Enhancing Postoperative Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: a Pilot Study of Inhibitory Control Training, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Psychosocial Aftercare - Takeaways - MDSpire

Enhancing Postoperative Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: a Pilot Study of Inhibitory Control Training, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Psychosocial Aftercare

  • By

  • Sarah Alica Rösch

  • Carsten Thiele

  • Therese Reinstaller

  • Tino Zähle

  • Kathrin Schag

  • Katrin Giel

  • Christian Plewnia

  • Johann Steiner

  • Florian Junne

  • Susanne Vogt

  • July 15, 2026

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    Postoperative follow-up programs for metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) in Germany are lagging behind, with limited behavioral lifestyle interventions.

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    Current clinical practice primarily focuses on weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, neglecting psychosocial outcomes like health-related quality of life.

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    Inhibitory control deficits and impulsivity are linked to poorer outcomes after MBS, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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    Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with inhibitory control training may improve impulsivity and eating behaviors post-MBS.

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    The study aims to explore the feasibility of combining tDCS with psychosocial support and inhibitory control training in the early postoperative phase.

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Enhancing Postoperative Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: a Pilot Study of Inhibitory Control Training, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Psychosocial Aftercare

  • by Sarah Alica Rösch, Carsten Thiele, Therese Reinstaller, Tino Zähle, Kathrin Schag, Katrin Giel, Christian Plewnia, Johann Steiner, Florian Junne, Susanne Vogt

  • July 15, 2026

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