Growth hormone may cut IV feeding needs for short bowel patients

NCT ID NCT07691125

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether injections of recombinant human growth hormone can reduce the amount of intravenous (IV) nutrition needed by adults with short bowel syndrome. About 100 participants who rely on IV nutrition will receive the hormone for 4 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in their IV support volume. The goal is to see if this treatment can ease the burden of daily IV feeding.

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 injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce the amount of IV nutrition needed, making daily life easier for people with short bowel syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial without a placebo group, so results may not be definitive. Growth hormone can have side effects like joint pain or fluid retention.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command

    RECRUITING

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China

  • Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University

    RECRUITING

    Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China