Transdermal estrogen treatment for anorexia-related bone loss
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether estrogen delivered through the skin can help improve bone health in women with anorexia nervosa. It may be considered if your body weight is low and you have signs of bone thinning.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 19 and 45 years old
- You meet the DSM-5 criteria for anorexia nervosa
- Your weight is under 85% of a standard “ideal body weight” table
- You have missed periods (amenorrhea)
- Bone density test shows low bone strength (T-score below -1.0) at spine or hip
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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