Randomized Study of Growth Hormone on Bone Mineral Density in Patients With Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare whether the bone tissue in the spine and hip improves in patients with
adult onset growth hormone deficiency treated with growth hormone (GH) vs placebo.
II. Determine whether the blood samples of these patients show evidence of beneficial bone
effects after treatment with GH.
III. Compare the quality of life of these patients treated with these 2 regimens.
IV. Determine the side effects of GH in these patients.