New hope for kids with rare growth disorder

NCT ID NCT03882034

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called pegvisomant in children and teenagers with gigantism, a rare condition caused by too much growth hormone. The goal was to see if the drug could safely control hormone levels, slow excessive growth, and improve symptoms like headaches and fatigue. Participants gave themselves daily injections of the drug for a year while their health was closely monitored.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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