CompletedPhase 3

Effect of Growth Hormone in Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency

United States173 participantsStarted 2000-08

Plain-language summary

This trial is conducted in the United States of America (USA). The purpose of the trial is to compare the effect of Norditropin® using different dosing regimens in children suspected of growth hormone deficiency.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 15 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically suspected GHD * Height \< -2.0 SDS * Serum IGF-I less than or equal to -1.0 SDS * Bone age less than or equal to 9 years for boys and less than or equal to 7 years for girls. * Puberty Tanner Stage I Exclusion Criteria: * Previous use of growth hormone * Growth retardation attributable to causes other than GHD (e.g. inborn errors of metabolism, primary bone disease, chromosomal disorders, etc.) * Intrauterine growth retardation: birth weight \< 3rd percentile. * Administration of other growth-altering medications. * Evidence of any malignancy or intracranial tumors.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in height standard deviation score

Timeframe: 24 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00262249

SponsorNovo Nordisk A/S

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2004-05

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Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 15 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.