Trans-inclusive teen pregnancy prevention for transgender boys
Official title: #TranscendentHealth - Adapting an LGB+ inclusive teen pregnancy prevention program for transgender boys
Funded at Center for Innovative Public Health Research · NIH-11366154 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program adapts an LGBTQ+-friendly teen pregnancy prevention approach to better serve transgender boys and other AFAB youth who identify as transgender.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for Innovative Public Health Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Clemente, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $643,745 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR020846-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366154 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are AFAB youth who identify as transgender or gender-diverse and are 12-21 years old, with access to mobile messaging.
✕Less likely to help
Youth who do not identify as transgender or who are outside the target age range may derive less benefit.
What this research studies
This grant aims to tailor a proven, text-based sexual health program so it fits the needs of transgender and gender-diverse teens assigned female at birth. It builds on a successful program for cisgender girls and translates it into inclusive content, delivery via mobile messages, and broader accessibility. The goal is to reduce risk and increase safe sex practices by making information and resources relevant to transgender youth in a variety of settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more effective, inclusive sexual health education and lower rates of unprotected sex and unintended pregnancy among transgender youth.
How similar studies have gone: A prior trial with mostly cisgender LGB+ high school girls showed improved safe-sex behaviors after a text-based program, supporting adaptation to transgender youth.
Where this research is happening
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Center for Innovative Public Health Research
San Clemente, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ybarra, Michele L. — Center for Innovative Public Health Research
- Study coordinator: Ybarra, Michele L.
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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.