Estrogen patches tested for brain effects in eating disorders
NCT ID NCT03740204
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether estrogen patches can improve mental flexibility and reward processing in young women (ages 14-35) with eating disorders linked to low estrogen. About 120 participants will receive either estrogen patches or placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to understand how estrogen influences brain function and eating disorder symptoms, not to cure the condition.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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