Growth hormone treatment under Long-Term watch in thousands of children
NCT ID NCT04798690
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks the long-term safety and effectiveness of the growth hormone treatment Growtropin-II in children with short stature. It includes up to 5,000 children with growth hormone deficiency, idiopathic short stature, Turner syndrome, or those born small for gestational age. Researchers will monitor side effects and changes in height over time to see how well the treatment works in real-world use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a growth hormone treatment called Growtropin-II
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of Growtropin-II for helping children with short stature reach a taller final height.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It does not test a new treatment, only monitors existing use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contact
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Locations
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Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seodaemun-gu, 03722, South Korea
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
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