Encouraging movement after obesity surgery
This trial tests whether encouraging patients who have obesity surgery to move more can help them recover faster and reduce negative side effects. It uses a smartwatch to track activity and see if the encouragement makes a difference.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You speak and understand Turkish
- You are planning to have obesity (bariatric) surgery and it's not an emergency
- You are willing to wear a smartwatch and have a smartphone
- You do not have any condition that limits your ability to walk (like using a cane or walker, or having had a stroke or amputation)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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