Overview

Hormonal Factors in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators are investigating whether a hormone that is naturally produced by the human body, called testosterone, can help improve weight, disordered eating, depression, and anxiety. The investigators hypothesize that testosterone will be a novel and effective endocrine-targeted therapy for patients with anorexia nervosa.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Treatments:
Methyltestosterone
Testosterone
Testosterone 17 beta-cypionate
Testosterone enanthate
Testosterone undecanoate