Online weight loss program for sexual minority women
Optimizing an Online Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention and Novel Culturally Tailored Components for Sexual Minority Women: MOST Optimization Phase
This study tests an online weight loss program designed specifically for sexual minority women to see if it can help them overcome unique challenges and lose weight effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 88 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The Miriam Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT05775497 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on addressing obesity among sexual minority women through an online behavioral weight loss program. The program incorporates culturally tailored components that target specific barriers faced by this group, such as minority stress, low social support, and negative body image. The approach is designed to be effective, low-cost, and scalable, making it accessible to a wider audience. The study includes qualitative feedback from participants to enhance the program's relevance and usability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include sexual minority women aged 18-70 with a BMI between 25-50 who are interested in losing weight.
Not a fit: Patients with serious mental or physical health conditions that could increase treatment risks may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve weight loss outcomes and overall health for sexual minority women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored interventions for specific populations, suggesting potential for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* Assigned female at birth and currently identify as female * Self-identify a minority sexual orientation (e.g.,lesbian, bisexual) * BMI=25-50kg/m2 * 18-70 years old * Interested in losing weight * Regular internet and e-mail access * No significant weight loss within past 6 months (\>5%) * Fluent in English * Able to participate in moderate physical activity * Not currently enrolled in a weight loss program * Not currently taking weight-loss medication * Not currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant * Participated in a previous Phase of this study * Reports a serious mental/physical health condition that would increase potential risks of treatment to the participant (e.g., active symptoms of psychosis, suicidality, mania, alcohol/substance use, or a medical condition that is serious, active, unstable, and degenerative (e.g., CHF)).
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emily Panza, PhD
- Email: emily_panza@brown.edu
- Phone: 401-793-9714
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.