Hormone therapy effects on health in transgender adults
Part of Heart & circulation, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how gender-affirming hormone therapy affects heart, metabolic, and mental health in transgender adults. It may help us understand the benefits and risks of this treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a transgender man or woman over the age of 16.
- You do not have a body mass index (BMI) higher than 35.
- You have not taken metformin, statins, or oral contraceptives in the past 6 months.
- You do not have uncontrolled infections, severe autoimmune diseases, or systemic inflammatory conditions.
- You do not have serious life-threatening illnesses or conditions that could interfere with follow-up.
- You are not intersex due to chromosomal abnormalities, severe developmental disorders, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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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