Behavioral intervention to help reduce stress for Black transgender women
Official title: Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Psychological Distress Symptoms Among Black Gender Minority Women Experiencing Chronic Stigma
Run by Emory University · NCT05436106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program designed to help Black transgender women reduce stress and improve their mental health through community support and education.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Emory University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 2, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05436106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Black transgender women aged 18 and older who experience psychological distress related to stigma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently enrolled in mental health treatment or living in controlled environments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop a culturally informed community-based intervention to alleviate psychological distress caused by chronic stigma exposure among Black gender minority women, specifically transgender women. The intervention will be co-led by community members and public health nurses, incorporating weekly group sessions and supplemental educational content available online. Researchers will utilize a hybrid delivery model and adaptive intervention approach, assessing participant satisfaction and acceptability through qualitative and quantitative methods. The goal is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of this intervention in managing psychological distress symptoms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of Black transgender women by providing tailored support and resources.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using community-based interventions to address mental health issues among marginalized populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * gender is woman/transgender feminine/female * assigned male sex at birth * speak/read English Exclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in mental health treatment or a controlled consequential environment (e.g. mental health transitional living environment)
Where it's running
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Emory University School of Nursing
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Athena DF Sherman, PhD, PHN, RN — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Athena DF Sherman, PhD, PHN, RN
- Email: Adfsherman@emory.edu
- Phone: 408-401-2456
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.