Pilot Study of Growth Hormon to Treat SMA Typ II and III

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Growth hormon can increase strength in spinal muscular atrophy type II and III.

Timeline

Start

2007-10

Primary completion

2010-02

Completion

2011-08

Publications

• Results Kirschner J, Schorling D, Hauschke D, Rensing-Zimmermann C, Wein U, Grieben U, Schottmann G, Schara U, Konrad K, Muller-Felber W, Thiele S, Wilichowski E, Hobbiebrunken E, Stettner GM, Korinthenberg R. Somatropin treatment of spinal muscular atrophy: a placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover pilot study. Neuromuscul Disord. 2014 Feb;24(2):134-42. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2013.10.011. Epub 2013 Nov 13.

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