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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
All outpatients aged 7-18 years receiving treatment with antipsychotics at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital, the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Aarhus University Hospital and at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Copenhagen University Hospital, Capital Region will be invited to participate in the study.
- Ages
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7 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * • In daily treatment with antipsychotic medication belonging to Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) group N05A (except N05AN lithium) for a minimum duration of 3 months prior to inclusion Exclusion Criteria: * Eating Disorder * Medical treatment to change sex * Pregnancy or lactation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
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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