Impact of GHRH on Sleep Promotion and Endocrine Regulation in Service Members Who Sustained a Tra… (NCT02931474) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 2
Impact of GHRH on Sleep Promotion and Endocrine Regulation in Service Members Who Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury and Have Current Insomnia
0Started 2016-10-06
Plain-language summary
Background:
People who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) often have trouble sleeping. TBI may also alter hormones, which can cause poor sleep. Researchers believe that a form of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) might improve sleep in service members and veterans who have had a TBI.
Objective:
To see if GHRH can improve sleep in people who have had a TBI.
Eligibility:
Active duty service members or veterans (active duty in the past 10 years) ages 18-45 who have had a TBI in the past 6 months to 10 years.
Design:
Participants will be screened with:
Medical history
Physical exam
Blood and urine tests
Getting ACTH (a hormone) through an intravenous catheter (thin plastic tube)
Interview about their mood and alcohol and drug use
Questionnaires about their TBI, mood, and sleep
Participants will have 2 overnight study visits a couple weeks apart. These will include:
Physical exam
Urine sample
Two intravenous catheters placed. Blood samples will be taken throughout the night.
Two shots under the skin of the belly. The shots will be GHRH on one visit and placebo on the other.
Spending the night in the sleep lab. Their brain waves will be recorded with electrodes placed on the scalp.
A questionnaire in the morning about their sleep
Participants will be called a few days after each overnight visit. They will be asked about how they are feeling and to rate their sleep.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Are between 18 and 45 years of age (on Visit 1)
. Are active duty service members or veterans who were active duty within the past 10 years (on Visit 1)
. Are able to provide medical records documenting a TBI, which occurred within the past 6 months to 10 years (on Visit 1)
. Are able to provide their own consent
. Are able to understand the study, as shown by scoring a 6 out of 6 on a consent quiz
. (For women only) agree not to breastfeed from the time of enrollment in the study until 1 month after the last exposure to tesamorelin
. (For women of childbearing potential only) have a negative urine pregnancy test and agree to use two effective methods of contraception from the time of enrollment in the study until 1 month after the last exposure to tesamorelin
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
1
Change in NREM time following tesamorelin administration compared to placebo
Timeframe: 1-3 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02931474
SponsorNational Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
. Have a current clinical diagnosis of insomnia determined by polysomnography
Exclusion criteria
. Have obstructive sleep apnea determined by polysomnography (insomnia group) or selfreport (no-insomnia group)
. Have a known hypersensitivity to tesamorelin and/or mannitol
. Have taken any of the following medications within the past 30 days: benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Ativan, etc.); benzodiazepine receptor agonists (e.g., Ambien, Lunesta, etc.); opiates (e.g., Codeine, Percocet, etc.); or sedatives (e.g., Amytal, Numbutal, etc.)
. Cannot abstain from using stimulants such as amphetamines (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, etc.); caffeine (e.g., coffee, cola, etc.); ephedrine (e.g., diet pills, energy drinks, etc.); and eugeroics (e.g., Modafinil, Provigil, etc.) from at least 9:00 AM on Visits 2 and 3
. Are under treatment for a major injury (e.g., amputation, burns, eye injury, skeletal injury, severe infection, etc.)
. Have a major medical illness (e.g., active malignancy, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, HIV, etc.)
. Are at risk for self-harm determined by a licensed independent practitioner
. Have indications of recreational substance use determined by a urine drug test