Experiences of Healthcare for Autistic TGD Adults

NCT06850948 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 25003
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 18
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

To explore the experiences of autistic gender diverse adults that have attempted or are attempting to access, have accessed or are currently accessing gender identity healthcare in the United Kingdom

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Interview

  Qualitative interview

  From March 2025 to September 2026

Interventions

Qualitative OTHER

Interviews collected with participants concerning their experience of gender identity healthcare

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Transgender, Non-binary, gender diverse and all that do not fall into the binary cisgender man or cisgender man
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The present study will be promoted via the NHS at the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health, for which advertisements of the study (see attached document) will be displayed within the clinic

You may qualify if:

• Participants must be 18 years or older, they must have first-hand experiences of currently accessing, previously having accessed, or having attempted to access NHS Gender identity clinics in the United Kingdom. The participant must identify as TGD in some capacity (e.g. transgender, nonbinary) and have a formal diagnosis of autism. (Proof of formal diagnosis will not be sought, but participants will be asked about information on this. Diagnosis of autism be asked on the demographic questionnaire, along with question on the diagnosis procedure (e.g. service diagnosis, age of diagnosis). The participant must be able to communicate (verbal or written) in the English Language and be able to provide informed consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Nottingham: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Evaluation Studies as Topic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 26, 2025
• First Posted: February 28, 2025
• Study Start: March 3, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 7, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 7, 2026
• Last Updated: February 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02