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Could growth hormone ease stubborn stomach paralysis?

NCT ID NCT06803589

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests whether a weekly shot of low-dose growth hormone can improve symptoms like nausea, fullness, and belly pain in people with gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) that hasn't responded to standard treatments. Ten adults will receive the drug for 12 weeks, and researchers will track symptom changes using a standard questionnaire. Because this is a very small, early-phase trial, the main goal is to see if the approach is worth studying further.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
growth hormone (somapacitan-beco, Sogroya)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to manage stubborn gastroparesis symptoms without major side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny trial with only 10 people, so results may not apply widely. Growth hormone can have risks like joint pain or fluid retention, and it is not a cure.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptoms \> 6 months that have not responded satisfactorily to standard treatment. * For gastroparesis: Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index (GCSI) score of \>21 Exclusion Criteria: * Known history of GH deficiency, hypothalamic or pituitary disease * Diabetes * Prior use of GH therapy * Age-adjusted low serum IGF1 * Women on oral estrogen therapy6 * Pregnancy or nursing * History of malignant solid tumors * Obesity (BMI \> 30)History of coronary and thromboembolic diseases. * History of sarcoidosis * History of pituitary surgery * History of thyroid nodules. * Any other condition, which in the opinion of the investigator would impede compliance or hinder completion of the study. * Failure to give informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroparesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gastroparesis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    RECRUITING

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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