Hormone therapy study could unlock kidney disease secrets
NCT ID NCT07542964
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how sex hormones from gender-affirming therapy change kidney function. Researchers will measure kidney performance, blood flow, and insulin sensitivity in 60 transgender people before and after one year of hormone treatment. The goal is to understand why men and women have different rates of kidney disease progression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal why men and women have different risks for kidney disease, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 60 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test a new treatment.
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Amsterdam UMC, location VU medical centre, internal medicine
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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