500 transgender adults to be tracked for 5 years in landmark study on Gender-Affirming care outcomes
NCT ID NCT07480590
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
The GLOW study is following 500 adults seeking gender-affirming care at a specialized clinic in Sweden. Researchers will track changes in mental health, quality of life, work capacity, and healthcare use over five years. The goal is to understand what factors lead to better outcomes and to reduce stigma around gender dysphoria.
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 clarify which types of gender-affirming care improve quality of life and mental health, helping to guide future treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may take years and might not apply to all populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participant recruitment will take place at the NHV Gender Dysphoria Clinic in Malmö, Region Skåne, which is one of Sweden's national centers for the diagnosis and treatment of gender dysphoria.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * All adults (18+) referred to the NHV clinic for gender dysphoria assessment in Region Skåne. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to read/write Swedish * Protected identity status
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Gender Dysphoria Clinic at Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
RECRUITINGMalmö, Malmö, Sweden
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