Training college health providers to support transgender and gender diverse students
Official title: Inclusive Practices for Gender Minority College Students to Reduce Sexual Violence and Heavy Drinking
Run by University of Pittsburgh · NCT06390332 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new training program for college health providers to see if it helps them better support transgender and gender diverse students who may face issues like sexual violence and drinking problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 9, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06390332 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are college health and counseling center providers who interact with undergraduate students.
✕Probably not a fit
Providers who do not interface with students or are not participating in the parent study will not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The CARE project is a pilot intervention aimed at improving the training of college health and counseling center providers to better support transgender and gender diverse (TGD) students who are at risk for sexual violence and hazardous drinking. This cluster-randomized trial will evaluate a novel training program that enhances providers' knowledge and skills in delivering affirming care to TGD individuals. The study will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of this training across multiple college campuses, ultimately aiming to increase the accessibility of health resources for TGD students and reduce rates of alcohol use and sexual violence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the health outcomes and safety of transgender and gender diverse students in higher education.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in its specific focus on TGD students, similar interventions targeting vulnerable populations have shown promise in improving health outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Those who are seeing undergraduate students at health and counseling appointments as a provider. * Providers may include counselors, clinicians, nurses, health educators, medical assistants, social workers, advocates, and administrators. Exclusion Criteria: * A college health or counseling center provider that does not interface with students. * A college health or counseling center provider not participating in the RAISE study.
Where it's running
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth Miller, PhD — Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: Regina Futcher, MSW
- Email: futcherr2@upmc.edu
- Phone: 757-272-3783
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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.