Hormonal Skin Patch for Women with Anorexia Nervosa

About this study

Are you a 19-45 year old woman diagnosed with anorexia nervosa? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a hormonal skin patch can improve bone density in women with anorexia nervosa. Participation involves imaging studies, blood tests, and nutritional analyses. Compensation is provided.

What you’ll do

Participation includes a screening visit, a baseline visit, four additional outpatient visits, and three 10 minute phone check-ins over the course of eighteen months. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned (like the flip of a coin) to receive either a hormonal skin patch called Climara Pro® or the placebo patch. The placebo patch does not contain any hormones. Tests and assessments during the study include MRI scans, CT scans, DXA scans, physical exams, medical history, nutritional evaluations, questionnaires, blood draws, and urine samples.

Who the researchers are looking for

Are you a 19-45 year old woman diagnosed with anorexia nervosa? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a hormonal skin patch can improve bone density in women with anorexia nervosa. Participation involves imaging studies, blood tests, and nutritional analyses. Compensation is provided.

Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.

Time and reward

Advertised reward

Up to $575 · Up to $575 & parking or transportation reimbursement

Active participation

Not specified by the provider

Total study duration

18 months

Format & location

In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States

Source & freshness

Added to our feed

Sep 20, 2026

Source posted

Not supplied

Last checked

Sep 20, 2026