๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-08

Research Participation With Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth (NCT05927350)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Research has historically excluded the participation of transgender and gender-diverse people. The purpose of this research study is to find out about what goes into a transgender and gender-diverse youth's decision to participate in research. The results of this study will be used to improve access to research for transgender and gender-diverse youth and therefore, improve the representation of transgender and gender-diverse youth as research participants in research.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Virginia Commonwealth University โ€” Richmond, Virginia

Age range: 15 Years to 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Survey (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Virginia Commonwealth University โ€” Richmond, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (804) 628-5880

Email: an.pham@vcuhealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—