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Mental Health Support for Transgender and Gender-expansive Individuals

Launched by COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY · Jan 19, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Transgender Gender Diverse Mental Health

ClinConnect Summary

Transgender and gender diverse (e.g., gender non-binary) (TGD) individuals remain a hidden group in the Central Eastern European (CEE) country of Romania, with few protections, few equal rights, and many unmet needs. Emerging research with TGD persons in the region indicates that TGD Romanians report particularly high rates of HIV, depression, and hazardous alcohol use, primarily driven by the country's high structural stigma. Romania's healthcare system has little expertise for addressing these syndemic health threats. No targeted needs assessments or interventions exist to date in order t...

Gender

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. report an identity as transgender or gender expansive (e.g., gender non-binary) and a gender that is different from their assigned sex at birth;
  • 2. be ≥18 years old;
  • 3. report a score of ≥2.5 on either the two items measuring depression symptoms or the two items measuring anxiety symptoms using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-4); and
  • 4. reside in Romania for the duration of the study (approximately 6 months).
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. active suicidality, mania, or psychosis and
  • 2. having received CBT in the prior 12 months.

Trial Officials

Corina Lelutiu-Weinberger, PhD

Principal Investigator

Columbia University

About Columbia University

Columbia University, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in New York City, is a leading sponsor of clinical trials dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient care. With a robust network of research facilities and a commitment to innovation, Columbia University collaborates with a diverse range of healthcare professionals and researchers to explore groundbreaking therapies and treatment methodologies. The university's clinical trials encompass various fields, including oncology, neurology, and public health, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical applications. Columbia University is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance, ensuring the safety and well-being of trial participants while contributing to the global body of medical knowledge.

Locations

New York, New York, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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