The primary purpose of this research is to determine how gender affirming hormone therapy affects muscle physiology.
Study participation involves a screening visit and two study visits. The screen includes blood draws, and urine testing. The first visit requires a collection of breath, exercise testing, and body scans. Between visits participant are to eat three days of provided meals and wear an activity monitor. The second study visit will be 3-14 days after the first and includes blood draws, a meal test, and a muscle biopsy. If individuals are not on gender affirming hormone therapy at the time of participation, they may be able to participate again if you decide to pursue gender affirming hormone therapy later on.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
24
Determine how gender affirming hormone therapy affects muscle physiology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
RECRUITINGAim 1
To identify the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) on skeletal muscle mitochondrial metabolism in transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Aim 2
To determine changes in important parameters of physiologic and functional health following gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in and gender diverse people.
Time frame: 2 weeks
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