Halitosis, Sleep and Mental Health in Bariatric Surgery Candidates

ConditionsObesity Bariatric Surgery Candidate Halitosis Sleep Disorder Stress, Psychological

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot listed

Trial typeObservational

Biological sexAll

Age18-90

SponsorUniversity of Nove de Julho

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

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)

Disqualifiers

Individuals with cognitive or neurological limitations that impair understanding or participation in the assessment procedures

Trial population

Obese adult patients in the metropolitan region of Santos, Brazil, who are undergoing multidisciplinary assessment in preparation for bariatric surgery within the Brazilian public health system (SUS).

Trial design

Design model

Other

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Prevalence of psychological distress (stress, anxiety, and depression)

Psychological distress will be measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - short form (DASS-21), validated for Portuguese. The scale consists of 21 items equally distributed among depression, anxiety, and stress domains. Scores will be classified according to standardized cutoff points.

Time frame

Baseline

Secondary outcomes

Prevalence of halitosis in obese patients before bariatric surgery

Halitosis will be evaluated by clinical anamnesis, lingual coating index, and KKCare Portable Detector, which measures volatile sulfur compounds and provides classification across five levels of halitosis severity.

Time frame

Baseline

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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University of Nove de Julho

Lead sponsor

Universidade Metropolitana de Santos

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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