Puberty blockers and heart/metabolic health in teens
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how puberty suppression (puberty blockers) may affect heart health and metabolism in children who are early in puberty. It may help researchers understand who benefits most and what changes happen during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a transgender girl or a cisgender boy
- You are between 9 and 14 years old when you enroll
- Your puberty is at an early stage (Tanner stage 2–3)
- You plan to start puberty-blocking medicine within 2 months (transgender girls only)
- You can safely do all study visits and procedures (no limits from major health, cognitive, or psychiatric issues)
- You cannot have diabetes, high blood pressure, or be taking medicines that change insulin sensitivity
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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