Improving access to gender-affirming care for BIPOC and rural gender diverse youth through telehealth
Official title: Using telehealth to improve access to gender-affirming care for BIPOC and rural gender diverse youth
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-11059083 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make it easier for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and rural young people who are exploring their gender identity to get the care they need through online services, while also understanding their unique challenges and creating support that fits their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $143,057 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HS029028-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059083 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are gender diverse youth who identify as BIPOC and those living in rural areas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as gender diverse or who live in urban areas with existing access to gender-affirming care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to gender-affirming care for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and rural gender diverse youth by utilizing telehealth services. The project focuses on understanding the unique needs of these populations, who often face barriers to receiving appropriate care. By engaging stakeholders and incorporating technology-based support from gender specialists, the research seeks to develop community-based care delivery models that can effectively address mental health challenges faced by these youth. The goal is to ensure that interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of gender diverse youth and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for BIPOC and rural gender diverse youth by providing them with better access to necessary gender-affirming care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using telehealth to improve access to care for underserved populations, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sequeira, Gina M — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Sequeira, Gina M
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.