Volunteer Story: Lydia (hypoparathyroidism)

As a side effect of a past surgery, Lydia developed hypoparathyroidism, a disorder that inhibits her body’s ability to manufacture enough of a particular hormone. Through a clinical study, Lydia works with researchers to manage the condition’s effects on her bones, and scientists gain useful information about the effects of using a synthetic replacement version of the hormone she lacks.

This page last reviewed on November 20, 2023