Halitosis, Sleep and Mental Health in Bariatric Surgery Candidates
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Halitosis, Sleep Disorder. Basic parameters: 18 years — 90 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Assessment of Psychological Distress, Sleep Quality, and Halitosis in Patients With Obesity: Protocol for an Observational Study in the Preoperative Period of Bariatric Surgery
Overview
This study aims to evaluate psychological distress, sleep quality, and halitosis in obese patients during the preoperative period of bariatric surgery. A total of 110 adults will be assessed using validated questionnaires and a portable halitosis detector. The results may contribute to improving strategies for comprehensive care in this population.
Detailed description
This is an observational, cross-sectional study designed to assess the prevalence of psychological distress, sleep quality, and halitosis in obese patients who are candidates for bariatric surgery in the metropolitan region of Santos, Brazil. Participants (n=110) will be recruited during the preoperative assessment period at the Interprofessional Outpatient Clinic of Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (UNIMES).
Psychological distress will be measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Sleep quality will be evaluated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-BR). Halitosis will be assessed by clinical anamnesis, lingual coating index, and a KKCare Portable Detector.
The main outcomes are the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression; the prevalence of poor sleep quality; and the prevalence of halitosis in this patient population. The study will also investigate possible associations between these psychosocial and oral health variables. Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.
The findings are expected to support strategies to improve multidisciplinary care and enhance the quality of life of obese patients preparing for bariatric surgery.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence of psychological distress (stress, anxiety, and depression) [Time frame: Baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Prevalence of halitosis in obese patients before bariatric surgery [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults ≥18 years with a diagnosis of obesity
- Referred for psychological care at the "Rosinha Viegas" Interprofessional Outpatient Clinic during preoperative preparation for bariatric surgery (Brazilian public health system - SUS)
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals with cognitive or neurological limitations that impair understanding or participation in the assessment procedures
Individuals who refuse or withdraw consent
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07175142 · HalitosisBariatricStudy