Hormone therapy and immune function in trans individuals
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how gender-affirming hormone therapy affects the immune system in trans individuals. It aims to learn how starting estrogen or testosterone might change immune function over time.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 50 years old
- You must have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria
- You must be about to start gender-affirming hormone therapy (either estrogen or testosterone)
- You cannot have serious immune system disease or be on regular immune-suppressing medications
- You must not have certain blood-borne viruses (HIV, hepatitis B or C, HTLV-1)
Quick eligibility check
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