Examining the effects of hormone treatment in transgender women and non-binary individuals

Feminizing Treatment in Transgender Women and Non-binary Persons BODY IDENTITY CLINIC - ESTROGEN

Odense University Hospital · NCT05169762

This study is testing how hormone treatment affects heart health over time in transgender women and non-binary individuals.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorOdense University Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Odense)
Trial IDNCT05169762 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational cohort study involves 100 transgender women receiving gender-affirming hormone treatment. Participants will be followed for outcomes related to cardiovascular health at intervals of 1, 3, 5, and 10 years. The study aims to assess the formation of non-calcified and calcified plaques through coronary CT angiograms, evaluate heart function via echocardiograms, and measure various cardiovascular risk markers in blood and urine. The goal is to better understand the long-term cardiovascular effects of hormone therapy in this population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are transgender women who have been assigned male at birth and are eligible for gender-affirming feminizing treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who are not transgender women or non-binary individuals, or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria for hormone treatment, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the cardiovascular risks associated with hormone treatment, leading to improved health management for transgender individuals.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on hormone treatment in transgender individuals, this specific long-term observational approach focusing on cardiovascular outcomes is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* assigned male at birth and eligeble for gender affirming feminizing treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

none

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Where this trial is running

Odense

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Transgenderism, gender affirming hormone treatment, estrogen, cardiovascular risk

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.