Using big data to improve health equity for transgender and gender minority individuals
Leveraging Big Data for Transgender and Gender Minority Health Equity Research
['FUNDING_R21'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · NIH-10694212
This study is looking at health differences between transgender and gender minority people and others by examining a huge amount of health insurance records, to better understand their unique health needs and how state laws might affect their care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10694212 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to address health disparities faced by transgender and gender minority individuals by leveraging a vast database of private health insurance claims. By analyzing over 33 billion claim records, the project will identify and compare health outcomes and service utilization between gender minority patients and their non-gender minority counterparts. The study will also explore how state policies impact health disparities in these populations, providing valuable insights into their unique health needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, intersex individuals, and others who identify as gender minorities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as part of the gender minority population may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and more equitable healthcare access for transgender and gender minority individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using large datasets to identify health disparities, making this approach promising for addressing the needs of gender minority populations.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Nashville, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GONZALES, GILBERT — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GONZALES, GILBERT
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 below.
Conditions: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiovascular disorder