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Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity and Eating Disorder Prevention in Transgender Adolescents
Led by University of Sao Paulo · Updated on 2026-03-12
24
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Transgender and gender-diverse adolescents are at increased risk for obesity, disordered eating behaviors, body dissatisfaction, and reduced quality of life due to minority stress and structural inequities. However, no structured lifestyle interventions specifically tailored to this population have been developed. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-month interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents aged 10-14 years. Participants will be randomized (1:1) to either an intervention group receiving monthly group sessions (for adolescents and caregivers separately) and weekly supportive messages, or a control group receiving standard outpatient care and general health recommendations. The primary outcome is quality of life measured by the WHOQOL-BREF. Secondary outcomes include eating disorder symptoms, body image, diet quality, physical activity levels, sedentary behavior, body composition, and anthropometric measures.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity and Eating Disorder Prevention in Transgender Adolescents
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 10 to 14 years
- Self-identified as transgender or gender-diverse
You will not qualify if you...
- Current diagnosis of eating disorder requiring specialized treatment
- Severe psychiatric instability
- Cognitive impairment limiting participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 05403010
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Research Team
B
Bruno Gualano, PhD
CONTACT
B
Bruna Caruso Mazzolani, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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