Growth hormone study aims to uncover why some kids gain weight
NCT ID NCT07333521
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 forms and how to improve treatment choices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- growth hormone (daily or long-acting)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best growth hormone type for each child to avoid unhealthy weight gain.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test a new drug or prove any therapy works.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
RECRUITINGParis, 75015, France