VA study reveals hurdles transgender veterans face in getting Gender-Affirming care
NCT ID NCT06615401
First seen Nov 03, 2025
Summary
This completed study surveyed 986 transgender Veterans to learn what helps or hinders them from getting gender-affirming treatments like hormone therapy and mental health care through the VA or community providers. The goal is to identify barriers and facilitators so the VA can improve access and support. No new treatments were tested; instead, the study gathers insights to guide future care.
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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
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 research could help the VA improve access to gender-affirming treatments for transgender Veterans, potentially reducing mental health risks and suicide.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey study, not a treatment trial. It identifies barriers but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve care.
Conditions
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