Exploring access to gender-affirming treatments for transgender Veterans
Official title: Understanding perceived access and receipt of gender-affirming treatments among transgender Veterans
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-11000247 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into how transgender Veterans get the gender-affirming treatments they need from the VA and other healthcare providers, focusing on what helps or hinders their access to these important services, so we can make it easier for them to receive the care they deserve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003719-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000247 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are transgender Veterans who are seeking or have sought gender-affirming treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not transgender or do not identify as Veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of transgender Veterans in accessing gender-affirming treatments (GATs) within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system and community care. It aims to identify barriers and facilitators that affect their ability to receive these medically necessary treatments. By examining social determinants of health and other factors, the study seeks to understand how these elements influence the desire for and access to GATs. The ultimate goal is to improve the delivery of GATs in a way that is responsive to the unique needs of transgender Veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to gender-affirming treatments for transgender Veterans, enhancing their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: This research builds on previous studies that have identified barriers to healthcare access for LGBTQ+ populations, but it specifically focuses on the unique experiences of transgender Veterans, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jasuja, Guneet — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Jasuja, Guneet
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.