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Hormone Dynamics and Bone Mineral Density in Anorexia Nervosa v. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Completed
Conditions
Anorexia Nervosa
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Obesity
Registration Number
NCT00556036
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the hormone dynamics in women with anorexia nervosa and hypothalamic amenorrhea is related to bone loss in those populations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
61
Inclusion Criteria
  • Amenorrhea for at least three months (unless participating as healthy control)
  • Normal TSH or free thyroxine (free T4).
Exclusion Criteria
  • A condition known to affect bone metabolism, including Cushing's syndrome or renal failure, with the exception of bone fracture.
  • Any medication known to affect bone metabolism within 3 months of the study, including estrogen and progestins. Patients receiving depot medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) will be excluded from participating for 6 months after their last injection.
  • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
  • Diabetes mellitus.
  • Active substance abuse, including alcohol.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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