All Studies Actively Recruiting

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Oxytocin in Women with Hypopituitarism

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

This study is looking at oxytocin levels, psychological well-being, and bone density in females with hypopituitarism and healthy controls.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Identifying oxytocin deficiency in pituitary disease

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

We hope to identify a potential diagnostic test for oxytocin deficiency.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Weight Loss Study for Youth 12-18 years old

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

We are investigating whether a hormonal medication can help youth to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic factors.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Are you overweight and postmenopausal?

Principal Investigator: Dr. Karen Miller

If yes, you may be eligible to participate in a one-year research study at Massachusetts General Hospital, to study whether estrogen improves liver health.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Do you experience binge eating? Is your eating out of control?

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

We are studying the effects of an experimental treatment for binge-eating disorder.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Seeking healthy adults for disordered eating research study

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

We are conducting a research study at Massachusetts General Hospital to investigate eating patterns in adults with picky or restrictive eating habits and those who are healthy.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Seeking adults with heating difficulties for research study at MGH

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

Are you an adult who considers yourself a picky eater? Do you forget to eat or worry that eating will make you vomit or choke? Help MGH researchers learn about how these eating patterns interact with hormones and the brain.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Does your child struggle with picky eating? Is your child afraid to eat?

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

We are looking for children and teens 10-18 years old to participate in a research study at Massachusetts General Hospital, where we are testing two study treatments.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Seeking Children ages 6-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder for a Study on Bone Density

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Lawson

We are investigating the effects of a naturally occurring hormone (oxytocin) on bone density, structure, and strength in children with ASD over the course of 18 months.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.

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Growth Hormone Deficiency Study

Principal Investigator: Dr. Beverly MK Biller

We are seeking adults diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency on growth hormone replacement therapy for participation in an observational research study. Data from medical records will be collected to look at long-term safety and effectiveness of growth hormone replacement therapy. If interested in hearing more, please contact Karen Liebert, RN at 617-726-7473 or via email at kliebert@mgh.harvard.edu.

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Bone Health Study Seeking Young Adult Women Who Have Stopped Having Menstrual Periods

Principal Investigator: Dr. Karen Miller

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of two medications, in addition to estrogen and progesterone, on bone health in young adult women who have stopped having menstrual periods.

For more information and to sign up for participation, please click below.