Antipsychotic side effects in kids: new study probes hormone disruption
NCT ID NCT05033119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 90 children and teens (ages 7-18) taking antipsychotic medication to see how it affects their hormones, growth, and metabolism. Researchers measured prolactin levels and checked for links to sex hormones, metabolic health, and puberty development. The goal was to find safe prolactin levels and understand long-term effects on growth.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center Capital Region, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Research Unit for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark
Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
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