This study aims to better understand brain development and mental health in adolescents by examining how genders and sexualities may shape developmental outcomes.
We're especially interested in:
- How identity relates to brain development
- How brain and hormone differences relate to wellness
- How gender-affirming hormonal treatments relate to brain development (for those receiving them)
Eligibility Criteria
You may be eligible if you:
- Age Range: 12-17 years old
- Identify as 2SLGBTQ+
- Can speak and read English
You are not eligible if you:
- Have non-removable braces
- Have had a head injury
- Have previously received hormone therapy
- Have claustrophobia, schizophrenia, or a substance use disorder
What does the study involve?
- Number of contacts: 1-3 sessions
- Compensation offered: Yes
Investigator(s): Dr. Doug VanderLaan
Full Study Title: Effects of Sex Hormone Treatment on Brain Development: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study Of Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Contact Information:
E-mail: brain.study@camh.ca
REB number: 145/2013
REB Approval Expiry Date: June 1, 2027
PLEASE NOTE:
- Research staff cannot give medical advice over the phone or via email.
- If you have specific questions regarding your health care, please contact your family physician.
- We regret that not everyone screened for a study will be eligible to participate
- For more information about other treatment options for mental illness or addiction offered by CAMH, visit www.camh.ca or call 416-535-8501.
