The Trans-Led Care Study

Investigators from Brown University are developing a gender-affirming, wellness program for transgender people of all identities who drink alcohol or use other drugs.

This program is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT), which focuses on teaching mindfulness skills, and connecting with personal values to improve mental health.

Enrollment for Summer 2023 has concluded! Please contact us to learn more about future opportunities.

Brown University School of Public Health
IRB Protocol #2107003061
Study PI: Arryn A. Guy, PhD

Illustrations: Marius Keo Marjolin

What does participation involve?

We have just completed enrollment for the first phase of the study! Research participants shared opinions and preferences in an online video interview over Zoom. This feedback from trans community members will shape the program we're developing.

The next phase of the study will involve testing our gender-affirming adaption of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in an open pilot. To be notified when enrollment begins for this program, contact us.

Contact us to learn more about the next phase of the Trans-Led Care Study

Have questions?

Get in touch!

Meet the Team

April Saravia
Community Advisory Board Member

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Arryn Guy, PhD
Prinicipal Investigator

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Carla Ibarra
Community Advisory Board Member

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Jennifer Schwartz
Community Advisory Board Member

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Jesus "Yarimah" Iñiguez
Community Advisory Board Member

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Olly (White, brown hair, green eyes) wears a 3M Aura N95 face mask and a solid black button-up shirt
Liza Kolbasov
Student Research Assistant

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Olly (White, brown hair, green eyes) wears a 3M Aura N95 face mask and a solid black button-up shirt
LLuvia Ramirez
Community Advisory Board Member

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Olly (White, brown hair, green eyes) wears a 3M Aura N95 face mask and a solid black button-up shirt
Olly Richards
Community Advisory Board Member

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Storm Gaustria
Community Advisory Board Member

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Volta Tran
Research Assistant

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The Trans-Led Care Study
Brown University, School of Public Health

transledcare@brown.edu
(401) 863-7373

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