Improving healthcare access for transgender and gender-diverse individuals
Official title: Implementing Structurally Competent Critical Time Intervention for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients
Funded at Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation · NIH-10982055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help transgender and gender-diverse individuals get the support they need for their mental health and overall well-being by creating a special program that makes it easier for them to access healthcare and services that fit their unique experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Beltsville, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $397,248 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS029683-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982055 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are transgender and gender-diverse individuals who face barriers to accessing healthcare services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as transgender or gender-diverse may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the significant health disparities faced by transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals, who often experience high rates of mental distress, substance use, and other health issues. By developing a tailored version of the Critical Time Intervention (CTI), this project aims to provide effective case management that helps TGD individuals navigate healthcare systems and access necessary services. The approach emphasizes understanding and addressing the unique social determinants of health that affect this population, ensuring that interventions are culturally competent and community-driven.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access and outcomes for transgender and gender-diverse patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar community-based interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
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Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation
Beltsville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willging, Cathleen E. — Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation
- Study coordinator: Willging, Cathleen E.
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.