How hormone therapy affects kidney function in transgender individuals
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study watches how gender-affirming hormone treatment affects your kidneys over time. Researchers will do blood and urine tests and imaging scans to make sure your kidneys stay healthy as you start hormone therapy.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria (persistent distress about your sex assigned at birth)
- You are planning to start gender-affirming hormone therapy within the next month
- You have never taken gender-affirming hormones before
- Your kidney function is normal (measured by blood and urine tests)
- You do not have diabetes, heart disease, or a history of stroke
- You are not pregnant and can participate in imaging scans (no metal implants like pacemakers)
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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