Evaluating health care for young people with gender incongruence
Official title: Gender Incongruence in Danish Youth (GenDa): An Observational Cohort Study of Danish Children and Adolescents Referred to a National Gender Identity Service
Run by Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · NCT06573177 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well the health care program for young people with gender incongruence in Denmark is working by checking their physical health and mental well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen, Capital Region) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | August 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06573177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents who have been referred to the gender identity service.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not experiencing gender incongruence or who have not been referred to the gender identity service 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 observational study assesses the effectiveness of the health care program for Danish children and adolescents with gender incongruence, initiated in January 2016. It focuses on both somatic outcomes, such as growth, bone health, and hormone levels, and psychosocial factors, including mental health and social context. The study aims to characterize the psychosocial profiles of participants and systematically evaluate biological parameters during hormonal treatment. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to improve individual health care for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the health care and support provided to young people experiencing gender incongruence.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be similar studies, this particular approach focusing on the comprehensive evaluation of both biological and psychosocial parameters in this demographic is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Accepted referral to the gender identity service. Exclusion Criteria: * None.
Where it's running
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Department of Growth and Reproduction, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katharina M Main — Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
- Study coordinator: Katharina M Main
- Email: katharina.main@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4535455085
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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.