Scientists track Anorexia's hidden toll on bones for six years

NCT ID NCT02891356

Summary

This study aimed to understand why people with anorexia nervosa often lose bone density and develop osteoporosis. Researchers followed 180 patients with anorexia for up to 6 years, measuring their bone density every two years. They checked blood and urine for specific hormones from fat tissue to see if these are linked to bone loss.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHRU de Lille

    Lille, France

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