Clinical trials
Gender Identity clinical trials
Below are recruiting gender identity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 10 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06953908Recruiting
The Copenhagen Gender Identity Study
This trial follows all patients referred to the Center for Gender Identity in Copenhagen to learn more about their experiences and needs. If you are referred there and can read Danish, you may join.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05649605Recruiting
Testing early response to gender-affirming hormone treatment
This study looks at how people respond early after starting gender-confirming hormones. It may help doctors understand what changes happen soon after treatment starts and how to manage it safely.
StockholmAges 18–99 - NCT06670053Recruiting
Testosterone and brain development in teens
This study looks at how starting testosterone therapy affects brain development in transgender and gender-diverse youth. It may help you and your doctor understand the changes to expect.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–20 - NCT04935164Recruiting
Study of gender dysphoria versus a control group
This study compares people with gender dysphoria to people without it. It looks at differences in symptoms or outcomes and may help researchers better understand how gender dysphoria affects mental well-being.
PoitiersAges 18–60 - NCT06573177Recruiting
Better care for young people with gender identity questions
This trial is designed to improve how healthcare is provided to young people who are exploring their gender identity. If you have already been accepted into a gender identity service, you may be able to join and help shape better care for others.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges Up to 18 years - NCT05877391Recruiting
Collecting sexual and gender identity information in hospice
This study tests an approach to collect and use sexual orientation and gender identity (often called “SOGI”) information for people receiving hospice care. The goal is to help hospice teams better understand and support patients’ needs.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06443164Enrolling by invitation
Chronic Pain Treatment Before Gender-Affirming Surgery
This study tests a one-session pain management class called Empowered Relief for people with chronic pain who are planning gender-affirming surgery. The goal is to see if learning these skills before surgery helps with pain afterward.
Portland, OregonAges 18–100 - NCT06177600Recruiting
TransHealthGUIDE: Health help for gender-diverse young adults
This study aims to improve healthcare for gender-diverse young adults (ages 18-29) and their caregivers. It involves a program to support transgender and nonbinary health and will take place online.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–29 - NCT06247267Recruiting
Hormone replacement therapy in military members
This study is looking at how sex hormone replacement therapy affects active-duty military members and their families. It aims to understand the effects in people with low testosterone or those receiving gender-affirming hormones.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT05787470Recruiting
How hormone levels affect pain signals
This study looks at how hormone treatment and hormone levels may change how the body produces pain signals. It may help researchers better understand pain differences between people with different hormone levels and treatment histories.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gender identity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 10 recruiting gender identity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a gender identity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a gender identity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.