NCT04596592Recruiting
Pubertal Blockade and Estradiol Effects on Cardiometabolic Health for Transitioning Youth
University of Colorado, Denver
Start Date
2/15/2021
Completion Date
7/31/2026
Summary
To evaluate the effect of estradiol with or without a prior gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue on insulin sensitivity and vascular function in transgender females compared to cisgender controls.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 13 years to 16 years
Inclusion Criteria (transgender females):
* Identify as a transgender female
* Age 13-16 years at the time of enrollment
* If on a gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue, \> 6 months exposure
* Plan to start estradiol clinically in \< 4 months
Inclusion Criteria (cisgender males and females):
* Males and females ages 13-16 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive, psychiatric, or physical impairment resulting in inability to tolerate the study procedures
* Antipsychotic medication use
* Type 1 or 2 diabetes (by medical history)
* Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS for cisgender females)
* Hypertension (resting BP ≥ 140/90 mm/Hg)
* Weight\> 400 lbs
* On oral progesterone medications (including oral progesterone or progestin, combined oral contraceptives or etonogestrel implant)
* Pregnancy (for cisgender females)
Conditions
TransgenderismGender DysphoriaInsulin Sensitivity
Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado 80045
United States