The Effect of Testosterone Replacement on Bone Mineral Density in Boys and Men With Anorexia Nervosa
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2016-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Decreased bone strength is a common and serious medical problem present in many people with
anorexia nervosa. Men with anorexia nervosa have lower levels of gonadal steroids such as
testosterone. Low testosterone levels have been shown to result in low bone density.
We are investigating whether bone mineral density and bone microarchitecture are abnormal in
males with anorexia nervosa and whether supplementation with testosterone would improve both
bone mineral density and bone microarchitecture.