New growth hormone shot aims to help short kids catch up

NCT ID NCT07260500

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests a new, longer-acting growth hormone (PEG-rhGH) in 72 short children who were born small for their age. The children will receive either a low or high dose of the new drug or the standard growth hormone. The main goal is to see how much they grow in 26 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology

    RECRUITING

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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