Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
MONDO:0018555Abnormal ovarian or testicular function due to insufficient hormonal stimulation from the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
Also known as: Normosmic idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, central hypogonadism, gonadotropic deficiency, hypogonadism, hypogonadotropic, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism with or without anosmia, low gonadotropins (secondary hypogonadism), nIHH
90 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a daily pill replace growth hormone shots for kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called LUM-201 for children with growth hormone deficiency who have never been treated before. The goal is to see if taking a pill every day for 12 months can improve growth rate compared to a placebo. The study involves 150 prepubertal childre…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lumos Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New growth hormone treatment for short children enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new growth hormone injection (GB06) in 192 children aged 3 to 11 with growth hormone deficiency, a condition that causes slow growth. The treatment is given daily for 52 weeks to see if it helps children grow taller at a similar rate to an existing approved hor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kexing Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost IVF success for women with hormone deficiency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new combination of two hormones (follitropin alfa and lutropin alfa) against a standard treatment (hMG) for Japanese women with LH and FSH deficiency who are undergoing IVF. The goal is to see which treatment helps produce more eggs for retrieval. About…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug trial hopes to tame rare Syndrome's relentless hunger
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called CSTI-500 in 12 people aged 13 to 50 with Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic condition that causes constant hunger and behavioral issues. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and can reduce excessive eating behaviors. Par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ConSynance Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost may curb obesity in rare genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether probiotics and prebiotics can safely help control appetite and weight gain in 60 children with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes severe obesity. Researchers will measure changes in body mass index, body fat, and gut bacteria over…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug hopes to curb rare genetic obesity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called mibavademab in people with a rare form of obesity caused by a faulty leptin gene. The drug aims to help control hunger and body weight. Only 4 participants will be enrolled to see how well it works and if it is safe.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a weekly pill boost sperm count? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests three doses of a drug called leflutrozole to see if it can improve semen quality in men with low sperm count and low testosterone. About 200 men aged 18-49 will take either the drug or a placebo once a week for 16 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in sperm …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ReproNovo Aps • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New exercise program aims to get adults with intellectual disability moving more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week inclusive exercise program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability. Participants will attend fitness classes, meet with coaches, and use a web dashboard to set goals. The trial includes 376 people and will measure daily steps and moderate-to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New testosterone injection could help teen boys with delayed puberty
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing XYOSTED, a testosterone injection, in 100 adolescent males who lack or have low testosterone due to hypogonadism. The study lasts 52 weeks, with a 24-month safety follow-up, and aims to see if the treatment can safely induce or continue puberty. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Halozyme Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Hope for hypothalamic obesity: daily shot targets weight and hunger
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily injection of setmelanotide can help people aged 4 and older with hypothalamic obesity lose weight and feel less hungry. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 26 weeks. The study aims to see if the treatment leads to me…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a natural hormone restart periods in women with hypothalamic amenorrhea?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether kisspeptin, a natural hormone, can trigger the release of other reproductive hormones and help women with hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) release eggs. Twenty women will receive daily injections of kisspeptin for two weeks, with frequent blood t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stephanie B. Seminara, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to curb obesity in rare genetic disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a weekly injection called RM-718 in healthy people with obesity and in patients with obesity caused by problems in the MC4R pathway, including hypothalamic obesity and Prader-Willi syndrome. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a natural hormone help restore fertility?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether kisspeptin, a natural hormone, can stimulate reproductive hormones and egg release in 36 men and women with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH). Participants receive kisspeptin injections every 1-4 hours for two weeks. Researchers monitor hormo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stephanie B. Seminara, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help teens with rare obesity syndromes shed pounds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests tirzepatide, a weight loss medication, in 36 young adults aged 18-26 with obesity from Prader-Willi syndrome, hypothalamic obesity, or general causes. Participants take the drug for 48 weeks to see how much weight they lose and how their health changes. The goal …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Grace Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:35 UTC
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Weekly growth hormone shot tested in thousands of kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 2,600 Chinese children with growth disorders who are receiving a long-acting growth hormone injection. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is over the long term in real-world settings. Researchers will measure changes in height and look for…
Sponsor: Beijing Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New group therapy aims to tame meltdowns in Prader-Willi teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group program to help teens (ages 13-17.5) with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families learn practical ways to handle irritability, meltdowns, and anxiety. Ten participants will attend weekly 90-minute sessions. The goal is to see if the program improves emot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a light box beat daytime sleepiness in Prader-Willi?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bright light therapy can help reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. About 50 participants will receive either bright light or a dim placebo light. The goal is to see if the therapy improves alertness, mood, and behavior…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maimonides Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug aims to tackle sleepiness in rare genetic disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether pitolisant can reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in people aged 6 and older with Prader-Willi syndrome. About 134 participants will receive either pitolisant or a placebo, and researchers will also look at effects on behavior and appetite. The s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Magnetic brain zap could curb uncontrollable hunger in rare disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can change brain activity related to hunger and fullness in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. Researchers will stimulate a part of the brain called the cerebellum and measure changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel hormone mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind puberty problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how reproductive disorders, such as delayed or early puberty, are inherited. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical histories from 850 people with these conditions and their family members. No treatment is provided; the goal is to identif…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of childhood hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind childhood pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of pituitary and hypothalamic tumors in children. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from up to 2,000 participants to analyze DNA and look for inherited patterns. The study also trains doctors and tests new MRI technique…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Growth hormone study aims to uncover why some kids gain weight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 children with growth hormone deficiency for three years. Researchers will measure body composition, including muscle and fat, in kids taking either daily or long-acting growth hormone. The goal is to understand why some children gain weight on long-acting f…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tackles diagnostic maze for rare developmental disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to reduce the long and frustrating journey to a diagnosis for people with developmental abnormalities. Researchers will review past cases, collect new blood or skin samples, and use advanced genetic testing. The goal is to understand why some people remain…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks safety of growth hormone drug in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is watching for side effects in 50 children in India who are prescribed somatrogon, a long-acting growth hormone injection for growth hormone deficiency. The goal is to see how safe the drug is during routine care over 3 years. Participants do not have to visit the cli…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World effects of growth hormone drug in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 900 children with growth hormone deficiency who are already taking SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin). Researchers will track side effects and measure how close children get to normal adult height. The goal is to see how well the drug works in everyday medical practi…
Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists map DNA 'Signatures' in rare fetal diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at DNA methylation patterns (chemical tags on DNA) in fetuses with rare genetic diseases. Researchers will analyze DNA from amniotic fluid and tissue samples to create reference signatures. The goal is to improve diagnosis of these conditions before birth. The st…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Hormone combo tested for clues to appetite and energy control
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how growth hormone and liraglutide (a diabetes drug) affect appetite, energy use, and blood sugar in healthy adults and those with growth hormone deficiency. Forty participants will receive each treatment or placebo for 21 days, with blood tests and body mea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Radiation-Free bone scan tested in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, radiation-free ultrasound technology called REMS to measure bone density in children aged 5 to 18 who have conditions that weaken bones, such as brittle bone disease or osteoporosis. The goal is to see if REMS can work as well as the standard X-ray method …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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2000-Patient study aims to uncover hidden metabolic risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2000 children and adults with imprinting disorders—rare genetic conditions like Silver-Russell and Prader-Willi syndromes. Researchers aim to describe the natural history of these diseases and identify common metabolic profiles, risks for obes…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Researchers track Long-Term safety of growth hormone drug in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 children with growth hormone deficiency who are already taking lonapegsomatropin to check for long-term safety risks like cancer or diabetes. It is a non-interventional study, meaning no new treatment is given—just observation under real-world conditions in…
Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare chromosome 18 disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering medical and educational information from up to 4,000 people with chromosome 18 abnormalities and their families. The goal is to better understand these rare conditions and provide better resources and care. Participants must be at least one year old and in…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could pollution and sleep habits be messing with your hormones? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how things in your environment—like pollution, chemicals, diet, and sleep—might affect your hormones and reproductive health. Researchers will follow 300 people aged 8 and older who have conditions like low or high hormone levels, early or late puberty, or inf…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to uncover hidden causes of missed periods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of women with Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where the body stops having periods due to stress, low weight, or excessive exercise. Researchers will track up to 100,000 participants over time to learn how common FHA is…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC