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Short Term Study of Recombinant Human Insulin-like Growth Factor I in Children With Hyperinsulinism

NCT00004825

Treatment

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Confirm the inhibitory effect of recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) on insulin secretion in children with hyperinsulinism. II. Define the effects of short term IGF-I therapy on postprandial blood sugar levels in this patient population. III. Characterize the effects of short term IGF-I therapy on fasting behavior, and other insulin dependent parameters, in this patient population.

Timeline

Start
1998-05
Primary completion
Completion
1998-05

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject mecasermin Protein / enzyme biologic Subcutaneous

Indications