Brain Health in Transgender Adults
Recruiting
Observational Study
Gender Dysphoria
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 72 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to test whether and how a person's brain changes in the first few months after starting gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). The investigators want to know if GAHT changes: 1) cerebral blood flow (CBF), 2) brain structure, connectivity, and cognitive task performance, and 3) neurocognitive function (memory, attention, executive function, processing speed). 36 male …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* intention to undergo GAHT
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI greater than 40 kg/m2
* Age greater than 45 yrs
* Blood pressure greater than 140/90 (stage II hypertension)
* A current diagnosis of type II diabetes
* History of traumatic brain injury/concussion, stroke, or seizures
* Ar…
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