Growth hormone tested to build muscle, reduce fat in rare genetic disorder

NCT ID NCT04697381

Summary

This study tested whether a growth hormone medicine (somatropin) is safe and can improve body composition in Japanese children and adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). The 33 participants, who were either new to treatment or had been on it, were monitored for 12 months to see changes in muscle mass and body fat. The main goal was to see if the treatment helps build lean body mass, which is a key challenge in managing PWS.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center

    Koshigaya, Saitama, 343-8555, Japan

  • Hamamatsu University Hospital

    Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan

  • Kanagawa Children's Medical Center

    Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-8555, Japan

  • National Center for Child Health and Development

    Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan

  • Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital

    Izumi, Osaka, 594-1101, Japan

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