Could growth hormone ease gulf war illness symptoms?
NCT ID NCT05355272
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether growth hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective for veterans with Gulf War Illness who also have a growth hormone deficiency. Twenty veterans will receive the hormone for six months, and researchers will measure changes in belly fat, symptoms, and heart health risks. The goal is to see if a larger trial is worthwhile.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a treatment for growth hormone deficiency in veterans with Gulf War Illness, potentially reducing belly fat and improving symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. Growth hormone therapy can have side effects like joint pain and fluid retention.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98108, United States
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