New study aims to improve blood test accuracy for transgender patients
NCT ID NCT04478760
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will determine the normal reference intervals for 27 common blood tests in transgender adults who have been on stable hormone therapy for at least a year. Currently, standard reference ranges are based on sex assigned at birth, which may not be accurate for transgender individuals. By recruiting 250 healthy transgender participants, researchers hope to provide doctors with better tools to interpret lab results and detect disease earlier.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide doctors with accurate reference ranges for common blood tests in transgender people on hormone therapy, leading to faster and more accurate disease detection.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only establishes reference intervals and does not test any new therapy. Results may not apply to all transgender individuals or those on different hormone regimens.
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Caldecot Centre, King's College Hospital, 15-22 Caldecot Road
London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom