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flag A UK trial on puberty blockers for youth paused over safety concerns and researcher bias, delaying vital research.

flag A major UK clinical trial on puberty blockers for gender-diverse youth has been paused due to safety concerns and governance issues, including revised age requirements and scrutiny of a senior researcher’s past social media posts. flag The MHRA halted recruitment and study activities, citing unquantified long-term risks and the need for stronger safeguards, though it emphasized the decision was not based on the researcher’s views. flag The lead investigator was removed over concerns about potential bias, prompting debate over the trial’s independence. flag The pause delays critical research into the treatment’s effects, with no clear timeline for resumption.

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