Mayo clinic study seeks secrets of bone growth in kids
NCT ID NCT03501589
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study from Mayo Clinic looks at the molecular signals that control how children's bones grow at the growth plate. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 100 skeletally immature children and adults who are already having surgery that removes growth plate cartilage. The goal is to understand the mechanisms behind limb growth and find agents that could speed up or slow down growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward treatments for growth plate injuries or conditions affecting limb length in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a therapy, so direct patient benefits are not expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic'
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States