The Role of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) in Low Bone Mass in Anorexia Nervosa
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-02-22
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Decreased bone strength is a common and serious medical problem present in many women with
anorexia nervosa, or disordered eating. Women with decreased bone strength are more likely to
suffer broken bones than women with normal bone strength.
We are investigating whether a hormone that is naturally produced by the human body --
parathyroid hormone (PTH) -- can help strengthen the bones of women with anorexia nervosa.