New hope for children with rare growth disorder

NCT ID NCT03882034

Summary

This study tested whether the drug pegvisomant could safely control excess growth hormone in children with gigantism, a rare condition causing abnormal growth. Twelve children and teens, for whom standard treatments hadn't worked, received daily injections of the drug for one year. Researchers measured changes in growth rate, hormone levels, symptoms, and heart health to see if the treatment was effective and safe.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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