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Effect of Growth Hormone on Early Brain Development in Girls With Turner Syndrome
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating somatotropin for Turner Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 17 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn about brain development in very young girls with Turner syndrome (TS) and the effect that growth hormone (GH) therapy has on early brain development.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects will receive 5 mg somatotropin (growth hormone) pens with cartridges. Subcutaneous injections are to be given every evening around bedtime. Dosing regimen: 50 mcg/kg/day to be adjusted at 4 month intervals to the closest 0.1 mg. Subjects will be given 12 months of treatment (from 12 to 24 months of life). Subjects will visit their pediatrician or pediatric endocrinologist at 4 and 8 months of life.