NCT04596592

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.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
2mo left

Started Feb 2021

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress96%
Feb 2021Jul 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 28, 2020

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 22, 2020

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2021

Completed
5.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 31, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 31, 2026

Last Updated

June 10, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

5.5 years

First QC Date

September 28, 2020

Last Update Submit

June 5, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Insulin sensitivity

    Change from baseline to 12 months

  • Brachial artery flow mediated dilation

    Change from baseline to 12 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Large artery stiffness

    Change from baseline to 12 months

  • Cerebrovascular function

    Change from baseline to 12 months

  • VO2 peak

    Change from baseline to 12 months

  • Fat mass

    Change from baseline to 12 months

  • Fat-free mass

    Change from baseline to 12 months

Study Arms (2)

Transgender

Cisgender

Eligibility Criteria

Age13 Years - 16 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Transgender and cisgender adolescents

You may qualify if:

  • Identify as a transgender female
  • Age 13-16 years at the time of enrollment
  • If on a gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue, \> 6 months exposure
  • Plan to start estradiol clinically in \< 4 months
  • Males and females ages 13-16 years

You may not qualify if:

  • 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)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

RECRUITING

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Optional consent for DNA collection and storage

MeSH Terms

Conditions

TranssexualismGender DysphoriaInsulin Resistance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

SexualitySexual BehaviorBehaviorSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalMental DisordersHyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Natalie Nokoff, MD, MSCS

    University of Colorado, Denver

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 28, 2020

First Posted

October 22, 2020

Study Start

February 15, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2026

Last Updated

June 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations