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Optimizing an Online Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention and Novel Culturally Tailored Components for Sexual Minority Women

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 70 YearsFemaleThe Miriam Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Obesity disproportionately impacts sexual minority women. Behavioral weight loss programs are the gold standard treatment for mild to moderate obesity. The investigators have developed an online behavioral weight loss program that is effective, low-cost, and highly scalable. However, existing research suggests that tailoring treatment to address 3 well-established weight loss barriers in sexual minority women will be critical for maximizing the relevance and efficacy of behavioral weight loss for this group. In the Preparation Phase of this K23, the investigators developed 3 novel treatment components targeting sexual minority women's weight loss barriers (i.e., minority stress, low social support, and negative body image), the investigators piloted the program among sexual minority women of higher weight, and the investigators conducted individual qualitative interviews to elicit feedba

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
* 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)).
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What it tests

  • Behavioral weight loss intervention (Online; Rx Weight Loss)
  • Minority stress intervention
  • Social support intervention
  • Negative body image intervention
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Where

1 site
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
Providence, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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