New program aims to lower HIV risk for transgender women facing abuse

NCT ID NCT06001307

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brown University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new gender-affirming program called STARS for transgender women who have experienced intimate partner violence. The goal was to see if it could help reduce HIV risk and improve safety. Thirty-seven participants were randomly assigned to either the STARS program or a relaxation training group, and followed for 6 months. This is a small pilot study to gather initial data for a future larger trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Program STARS (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a larger trial testing whether a gender-affirming program can reduce HIV risk and intimate partner violence among transgender women.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Risk Reduction Behavior HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIV RISK REDUCTION BEHAVIOR VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, GENDER-BASED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, 02912, United States

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