AYAGDOS: anti-transgender survey

Groups Reviewed July 25, 2026 2 min read

The Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study (AYAGDOS) is a survey being conducted by anti-trans activists Lisa Littman, Kenneth Zucker, and J. Michael Bailey. It is promoted by opponents of trans care for people ages 25 and under, including:

The results will be used as a pretext to ban trans healthcare for people under age 26.

Background

AYAGDOS was launched in September 2024. According to their press release:

We hope to enroll pairs of family members–one gender dysphoric youth and one of their parents/guardians–to complete a series of separate online surveys over a period of five years. However, participation of both family members is not required. Gender dysphoric youth can participate without involving their parents, and parents of gender dysphoric youth can participate without involving their gender dysphoric child.

The Northwestern University IRB Study Number is STU00215665 and the BRANY IRB Study Number is 22-076-1188.

Promoters

In addition to the anti-trans groups listed above, a number of anti-trans individuals have promoted the study, including

References

Baum, S. (March 17, 2026). Scientists Behind the “Social Contagion” Myth Are Recruiting Trans Young People For Study, Community Leaders Warn. Erin In The Morning https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/scientists-behind-the-social-contagion

Staff report (January 31, 2026). Why Trans Communities Are Urging Caution on AYAGDOS Research. TransVitae transvitae.com/why-trans-communities-are-urging-caution-on-ayagdos-research/

Anti-trans coverage

Therapy First (March 10, 2025). New Research You Should Know About. https://therapyfirst.substack.com/p/new-research-you-should-know-about

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (February 26, 2025). The Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study. https://www.pittparents.com/p/the-adolescent-and-young-adult-gender-f27

Littman, Lisa (January 4, 2025). Does your teen think they’re trans? Mumsnet https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/nonmember_requests/5306325-does-your-teen-think-theyre-trans

Our Duty (September 17, 2024). AYAGDOS – Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study. https://ourduty.group/2024/09/17/ayagdos-adolescent-and-young-adult-gender-dysphoria-outcomes-study/

Ryan, Benjamin (September 16, 2024). Controversial Gender Researchers Launch Long-Term Study of Gender Dysphoric Youth and Their Parents. Hazard Ratio https://benryan.substack.com/p/controversial-gender-researchers

Genspect (September 4, 2024). The Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study. https://genspect.org/the-adolescent-and-young-adult-gender-dysphoria-outcomes-study/

Davis, Lisa Selin (August 26, 2024). Two PSAs! A rally against NYS Prop 1 today; Recruitment for new study. BROADview https://www.broadview.news/p/two-psas

The Institute for Comprehensive Gender Dysphoria Research (August 26, 2024). The Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study. https://icgdr.org/the-adolescent-and-young-adult-gender-dysphoria-outcomes-study/