Transdermal Estrogen in Older Premenopausal Women With Anorexia Nervosa
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-07-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Decreased bone strength is a common and serious medical problem present in many women with
anorexia nervosa. Women with decreased bone strength are more likely to suffer broken bones
than women with normal bone strength.
This study will investigate whether the use of transdermal estrogen can improve bone mineral
density (BMD) and bone microarchitecture in women with anorexia nervosa anorexia nervosa when
used for 6 months.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)