Can supportive laws shield LGBTQ+ youth from violence?
NCT ID NCT07729644
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study investigates whether state-level laws that support or restrict sexual and gender minority (SGM) rights influence the risk of sexual and intimate partner violence among SGM youth ages 13–18 in the U.S. Researchers will analyze existing survey data and conduct interviews with about 30 youth to understand how legal environments and social climates affect safety and well-being.
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 the findings show that supportive laws lower violence risk, this could guide policymakers in creating safer environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all states or youth groups.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2029
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
SGM youth ages 13-18 recruited through outreach via research team and partners' networks of community based organizations across U.S. states selected to represent high, medium, and low adoption of SGM-affirming policies.
- Ages
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13 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 13-18 years * Resides in a U.S. state selected for the study * Self-identifies as a sexual and/or gender minority (for example, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, asexual, nonbinary, transgender, or another non-heterosexual or non-cisgender identity) * Able to complete the interview in English * Sufficient literacy to review age-appropriate assent materials Exclusion Criteria: No additional exclusion criteria beyond not meeting inclusion criteria
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, 94710-1754, United States
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