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Transdermal Estrogen in Women With Anorexia Nervosa

Pouneh K. Fazeli, MD
NCT IDNCT03875378ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

66

Study length

about 8.3 years

Ages

19–45

Sex

Female only

Locations

1 site in PA

About this study

Researchers are testing whether transdermal estrogen can help improve bone health in women with anorexia nervosa. The trial will compare a treatment of transdermal estrogen to a placebo over 30 months.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Take Placebos
  • 2.Take Transdermal estrogen
PhasePhase 2
DrugTransdermal estrogen
Routetransdermal

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Drug classes

Hormonal Agents, Stimulant/Replacement/Modifying (Sex Hormones/Modifiers) (Estrogen Receptor Agonists)

Drug routes

transdermal

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health