About this trial
This is a one-arm pilot trial of a 12-week digitally-delivered asynchronous lifestyle intervention designed for gay men and lesbian women. After the program, we will gather feedback on the acceptability of the program and unique barriers to weight loss experienced by this population, including weight stigma.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
BMI 27-45 kg/m2
Gay male, and lesbian female
Wi-Fi connectivity at home
Has a Facebook account and is willing to log into it daily during the study
Disqualifiers
Pregnant/lactating or plans to become pregnant during study period
Reports having bipolar disorder, substance abuse, psychosis, an eating disorder, or severe depression
Had bariatric surgery or plans to have surgery during the study
Currently taking medication affecting weight (e.g., neuroleptics/antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, weight loss medication, or tricyclic antidepressants)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- lifestyle intervention