Online weight loss program for sexual minority women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

* 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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.