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Cardiovascular Effects on Growth Hormone Therapy in Adults With Growth Hormone Deficiency

Primary Purpose

Growth Hormone Disorder, Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Greece
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
somatropin
Sponsored by
Novo Nordisk A/S
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Growth Hormone Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - 25 Years (Child, Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult growth hormone deficiency
  • At least 2 years without growth hormone treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Supine blood pressure above 160 mmHg systolic or above 100 mmHg diastolic
  • Pregnancy

Sites / Locations

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Somatropin

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Left Ventricular systolic function
Left Ventricular diastolic function

Secondary Outcome Measures

Body composition
Fasting glucose
HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin)
Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

Full Information

First Posted
October 1, 2012
Last Updated
February 23, 2017
Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01698944
Brief Title
Cardiovascular Effects on Growth Hormone Therapy in Adults With Growth Hormone Deficiency
Official Title
Cardiovascular Effects on Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy in Adults With Primary or Secondary Childhood Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
The trial was prematurely terminated due to low recruitment
Study Start Date
May 16, 2001 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 18, 2002 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 18, 2002 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of this trial is to investigate the effect of growth hormone on left ventricle morphology and function (systolic and diastolic).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Growth Hormone Disorder, Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
7 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Somatropin
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
somatropin
Intervention Description
Initial dose 0.5 IU/day and escalated up to maximum dose the first 6 months. Maximum dose 3.0 IU/day for 18 months. Injected subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) daily
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Left Ventricular systolic function
Title
Left Ventricular diastolic function
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Body composition
Title
Fasting glucose
Title
HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin)
Title
Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
25 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult growth hormone deficiency At least 2 years without growth hormone treatment Exclusion Criteria: Supine blood pressure above 160 mmHg systolic or above 100 mmHg diastolic Pregnancy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)
Organizational Affiliation
Novo Nordisk A/S
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Athens
ZIP/Postal Code
GR-11527
Country
Greece

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
http://novonordisk-trials.com
Description
Clinical Trials at Novo Nordisk

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