Growth hormone may turn back the clock in kids – but Don't get excited yet
NCT ID NCT06294860
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured the biological (epigenetic) age of 10 children with growth hormone deficiency before and after 6 months of hormone therapy. Researchers wanted to see if treatment changes how old their cells appear. The goal is to better understand growth hormone's effects on aging and improve follow-up care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
recombinant growth hormone (rhGH)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better monitor growth hormone therapy and understand how it affects biological aging in children.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 10 children. It measured biological age markers, not health outcomes, so results may not change treatment or apply broadly.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Milan, 20145, Italy