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Digital Weight-Loss program designed specifically for gay and lesbian adults

NCT ID NCT07690592

Disease control Sponsor: University of Connecticut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a 12-week digital lifestyle program created specifically for gay men and lesbian women with obesity. Participants receive an online, self-paced intervention and provide feedback on how well it meets their needs. The goal is to see if a tailored approach improves engagement, satisfaction, and weight loss in this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lifestyle intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more inclusive, effective weight-loss approach for sexual minority adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with no control group, so results may not generalize. The program relies on daily Facebook use, which may limit participation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 * Has a smartphone * Able to participate in the study in English * Interested in losing weight * Lives in United States Exclusion Criteria: * 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) * Has lost ≥5% of weight in past 6 months * Is participating or intends to participate in another weight loss program during the study * Chronic pain that interferes with the ability to exercise * Type 1 Diabetes * Type 2 Diabetes * Unable to make dietary changes or increase physical activity due to a medical condition(s) * Unable to walk ¼ mile unaided without stopping * Unable to walk ¼ without experiencing chest pain or dizziness * Had a previous myocardial infarction/heart attack * Has a known coronary artery disease (not including hypertension) * Has chronic kidney disease * Has a heart valve abnormality * Has a heart arrhythmia * Currently smokes or vapes nicotine * Meets criteria for severe depression on the PHQ-8 (score of \>19) * Participated in previous weight loss studies under the PI * If UConn employee/student, has concerns about being in a Facebook group/meeting with other UConn faculty, staff, and students * Had major surgery in past 6 months and have not been cleared by their doctor to resume physical activity and diet changes * Plans to have major surgery during the study period * Prisoner

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Homosexuality Homosexuality, Female Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity & overweight

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