Hormone Dynamics and Bone Mineral Density in Anorexia Nervosa v. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (NCT00556036) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Hormone Dynamics and Bone Mineral Density in Anorexia Nervosa v. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
United States61 participantsStarted 2006-03
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 45 Years
SexFEMALE
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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.