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TAG TEAM - Trans Adolescent Group Therapy

Australia142 participantsStarted 2026-05-21

Plain-language summary

This project will study the effect of the TAG TEAM group CBT program on the mental health of trans and gender diverse adolescents. TAG TEAM was co-designed by researchers and clinicians with a group of trans and gender diverse young people to help trans and gender diverse adolescents understand and cope with minority stress. Minority stress includes experiences like discrimination and rejection. TAG TEAM focuses on learning and practicing skills to support mental health and wellbeing. It also includes group discussions and activities with other trans and gender diverse young people. TAG TEAM groups are run by a psychologist and a trans peer facilitator. A trans peer facilitator is a trans and gender diverse person who is there to share their experience of being trans and to support participants in the group sessions.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Participants will be enrolled into the RCT only if they meet all the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria. Inclusion Criteria: * Identifies as trans, non-binary, or gender diverse * Is between the ages of 12 and 17 years inclusive * Has completed primary school at the time of enrolment into the study * Has current psychological stress symptomology as determined by a score of moderate or above on the DASS-Y * Provide informed consent: All participants and parent/legal guardians must be willing to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Has current acute suicidal symptomology as determined by a combination of clinical judgement and the results of the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) suicide screening tool (e.g., answer yes to question 5) to determine the risk of suicide (has an active plan and/or intent to suicide) at time of screening interview * Is actively having treatment with any other group psychological intervention at the time of enrolment into the study * Is not proficient in English (as the group Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) program will be delivered in English and funds aren't available for interpreters) * Previous participation in the feasibility trial * Is currently enrolled in tertiary study (e.g., undergraduate university)

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Changes in level of psychological distress measured using the total score from the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - Youth version (DASS-Y)

Timeframe: Measured at baseline (week 0) and 6 weeks after enrolment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07151079

SponsorMurdoch Childrens Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11

Contact for this trial

Timothy J Cronin, PhD

+61393456991 tagteam@mcri.edu.au

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