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flag UK to launch 2026 trial on puberty blockers for under-16s to assess safety and effectiveness.

flag A UK clinical trial set to begin in January 2026 will study puberty blockers for children under 16, aiming to assess their safety and effectiveness amid growing concerns over long-term impacts like infertility and brain development. flag Led by King’s College London and approved by regulatory bodies, the Pathways trial will monitor physical and emotional outcomes with safeguards. flag Critics, including former patients Keira Bell and James Esses, argue the trial is unethical, questions children’s ability to consent, and risks harm, urging follow-up studies for past patients instead. flag The government maintains evidence-based care is essential and that the trial meets rigorous standards.

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