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Research Participation With Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth

United States250 participantsStarted 2025-01-29

Plain-language summary

Research has historically excluded the participation of transgender and gender-diverse people. The purpose of this research study is to find out about what goes into a transgender and gender-diverse youth's decision to participate in research. The results of this study will be used to improve access to research for transgender and gender-diverse youth and therefore, improve the representation of transgender and gender-diverse youth as research participants in research.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 21 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Gender identity different then sex assigned at birth * Between the ages 15-21 years Exclusion Criteria: * Gender identity the same as their sex assigned at birth * Younger than 15 years of age, and older than 21 years of age

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Quantitative Assessment of Pediatric Research Participation in Transgender Youth

Timeframe: through study completion, estimated to be 3 months

Qualitative Assessment of Pediatric Research Participation in Transgender Youth

Timeframe: through study completion, estimated to be 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05927350

SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-08

Contact for this trial

An Pham, MD

804-628-5880 an.pham@vcuhealth.org

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