Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
The High Court has rejected a legal challenge against a clinical trial for puberty blockers in children, allowing the 'Pathways' study to proceed. The trial aims to assess the risks and benefits of the drugs following concerns about the strength of existing evidence.
Image source, Getty Images By Alison Holt , Social affairs editor , Reporting from Royal Courts of Justice , Jim Reed , Health reporter , Reporting from Royal Courts of Justice and James Melley , Social affairs producer Published 31 July 2026, 16:09 BST Updated 5 minutes ago A high-profile clinical trial of drugs that can delay puberty in children questioning their gender can go ahead after the High Court rejected a legal challenge by campaigners.
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