Compensated Research Study for Individuals with Low Body Weight
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are investigating ways to improve bone health for women with anorexia nervosa. Join our study today!
Conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
19 - 45
Years Old
Years Old
Compensation Provided
Female
Fast Facts
Anorexia Nervosa
Study Background The Endocrine Division at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is partnering with women with anorexia nervosa, who are not having regular menstrual periods (periods don't have to be completely absent, but monthly periods are an exclusion criteria). We are studying the use of a hormonal patch as a treatment for bone loss in women with low body weight. Your participation in this study may help us evaluate the efficacy of transdermal, physiologic estrogen replacement as a treatment for bone loss in adult women with anorexia nervosa. Join our compensated study today! |
Additional Information
We are conducting a research study to evaluate the efficacy of transdermal, physiologic estrogen replacement as a treatment for bone loss in adult women with anorexia nervosa.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- Women between 19-45 years old
- Not having regular menstrual periods (periods don't have to be completely absent, but monthly periods are an exclusion criteria)
- Not currently using hormonal contraceptives
- No major medical or metabolic disorders
- No substance use disorders
The study includes 4 visits to UPMC and 5 phone check-ins over the course of 18 months.
Research study participants will receive the following:
Participants will administer the hormone or placebo themselves via a patch that sticks to their skin.
Research study participants will receive the following:
- nutritional analyses
- hormonal evaluations
- bone density scans
Participants will administer the hormone or placebo themselves via a patch that sticks to their skin.
Compensation up to $575 is provided for your participation.
There is no cost to participate in this study.