The Effect of Growth Hormone in Very Young Girls With Turner Syndrome

Summary

This study investigated the effect of growth hormone on the growth of infants and toddlers with Turner syndrome during 2 years of treatment with growth hormone. This was compared with the growth of infants and toddlers with Turner syndrome who did not receive any growth hormone treatment. The overall aim was to prevent the growth failure usually seen during this period. The study also looked at middle ear disease, hearing problems, and cognitive and behavioral development.

Timeline

Start

1999-08

Primary completion

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Completion

2003-08

Drugs

Indications