Simple blood test may spot hidden blood vessel damage in kids with growth issues

NCT ID NCT03422081

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at whether a blood test for a substance called ADMA can measure blood vessel health in children with growth hormone deficiency or those born small for their age. Researchers compared ADMA levels to ultrasound measurements of artery function in 23 children. The goal was to find a simpler way to detect early blood vessel problems in these children.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to check blood vessel health in children with growth disorders.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The test is not yet proven for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fetal growth restriction isolated congenital growth hormone deficiency pituitary dwarfism

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY SMALL FOR GESTATIONAL AGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Purpan

Toulouse, France
Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU de Lille

Lille, France

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