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Understanding Perceived Access and Receipt of Gender-affirming Treatments Among Transgender Veterans

Launched by VA OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT · Sep 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 09, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Transgender Gender Dysphoria Gender Affirming Treatment

Description

Background: Transgender people experience discord between their gender identity and birth sex, defined as gender dysphoria. Gender-affirming treatments (GATs) are medically necessary treatments to reduce gender dysphoria. However, among transgender Veterans (trans Vets) who desire GATs, not much is known about barriers and facilitators to accessing and receiving GATs in VA and VA Community Care (CC). To ensure effective and equitable GAT access for trans Vets, it is critical to understand: \[1\] GATs trans Vets receive and where they receive them, \[2\] barriers, including social determinan...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * All veterans with documentation of gender identity disorder diagnoses
  • * Self-reported gender identity as transgender and relevant transgender-related health factor
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * None

About Va Office Of Research And Development

The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of veterans through innovative research initiatives. As a pivotal sponsor of clinical trials, ORD focuses on a broad spectrum of health-related topics, including mental health, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management, ensuring that findings are directly applicable to the unique needs of the veteran population. With a commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, ORD promotes rigorous study designs and ethical standards, facilitating the translation of research discoveries into improved clinical practices and policies that enhance veteran care.

Locations

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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