Columbia University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

This multi-site study assesses psychosocial aspects of adults who undergo bariatric surgery. A second study is analyzing the relationship between body weight and cognitive functioning before and after surgery.

Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery (CABS)

This longitudinal study examines whether pre-surgery psychological factors affect surgical outcome and long-term psychological functioning.

Development of an Eating Behavior Laboratory

The purpose of this study is to examine the eating behavior, meal-related perceptions and meal-related hormones in overweight adolescents, normal weight adolescents and overweight adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery.

The Effects of Medication on Eating Behavior

This study examines the effects of a medication, Buproprion SR or Wellbutrin, on eating patterns, psychological processing, and brain functioning in a population of healthy overweight men and women. Participation will involve two overnight stays in a Residential Laboratory setting, where subjects will be asked to complete standardized meals, computer tasks, and an MRI. Participants can earn up to $750 and will be offered 6 months of free weight-loss treatment at the conclusion of the research procedures.

For more information, please contact us at EDRU@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
or call 212-543-5739