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Study NCT ID:
NCT00283595
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-09-02
First Post:
2006-01-27
Brief Title:
Effect of Growth Hormone on Bone Metabolism in Anorexia Nervosa
Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Organization:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Supraphysiological rhGH on Bone Metabolism in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Decreased bone strength is a serious medical problem present in many women with Anorexia Nervosa or disordered eating Women with weaker bones 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 called growth hormone can help strengthen the bones of women with this type of disordered eating
We are investigating whether a hormone that is naturally produced by the human body called growth hormone can help strengthen the bones of women with this type of disordered eating
Detailed Description:
Twelve week study
Eight visits six of which can be conducted at your home physicians office
Two bone density scans
Hormonal and nutritional evaluations
Eight visits six of which can be conducted at your home physicians office
Two bone density scans
Hormonal and nutritional evaluations
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None