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Effects of Anorexia Nervosa on Bone Mass in Adolescents
This study is currently recruiting patients.
| Sponsored by: | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Massachusetts General Hospital
The Hospital for Sick Children
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| Information provided by: | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) |
Purpose
This study is to determine the effects of anorexia nervosa on bone mass and hormone levels in adolescents. Whether administration of estrogen, a normal hormone present during puberty, can help maintain bone development in girls with anorexia nervosa will be determined.
| Condition | Treatment or Intervention |
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| Anorexia Nervosa |
Drug: estrogen/progesterone |
MedlinePlus related topics: Eating Disorders
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Effects of Anorexia Nervosa on Peak Bone Mass
Expected Total Enrollment: 110
Study start: July 2003
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 12 Years - 18 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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