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Pubertal Blockade and Estradiol Effects on Cardiometabolic Health for Transitioning Youth

Recruiting
Conditions
Transgenderism
Gender Dysphoria
Insulin Sensitivity
Registration Number
NCT04596592
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect of estradiol with or without a prior gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue on insulin sensitivity and vascular function in transgender females compared to cisgender controls.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Exclusion Criteria
  • Cognitive, psychiatric, or physical impairment resulting in inability to tolerate the study procedures
  • Antipsychotic medication use
  • Type 1 or 2 diabetes (by medical history)
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS for cisgender females)
  • Hypertension (resting BP ≥ 140/90 mm/Hg)
  • Weight> 400 lbs
  • On oral progesterone medications (including oral progesterone or progestin, combined oral contraceptives or etonogestrel implant)
  • Pregnancy (for cisgender females)
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Brachial artery flow mediated dilationChange from baseline to 12 months
Insulin sensitivityChange from baseline to 12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cerebrovascular functionChange from baseline to 12 months

Middle cerebral artery blood flow

VO2 peakChange from baseline to 12 months
Fat-free massChange from baseline to 12 months

DXA

Fat massChange from baseline to 12 months

DXA

Large artery stiffnessChange from baseline to 12 months

Carotid artery ultrasound

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Hospital Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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