Effects of growth hormone treatment after final height in Prader-Willi Syndrome

ISRCTN ISRCTN24648386
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN24648386
Protocol serial number NTR1038
Sponsor Dutch Growth Foundation (Netherlands)
Funder Pfizer (Netherlands)
Submission date
05/09/2007
Registration date
05/09/2007
Last edited
18/11/2016
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Dederieke Festen
Scientific

Dutch Growth Foundation
Westzeedijk 106
Rotterdam
3016 AH
Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)10 225 1533
Email d.festen@erasmusmc.nl

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designMulticentre randomised double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover group trial
Secondary study designRandomised cross over trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleEffects of growth hormone treatment after final height in Prader-Willi Syndrome: a double-blind multicentre, cross-over study on the effects of growth hormone versus placebo on body composition and psychosocial behaviour in transition
Study objectivesGrowth Hormone (GH) treatment after reaching final height is beneficial for body composition and social wellbeing in young adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedPrader Willi Syndrome
InterventionTreatment with GH: Genotropin 0.67 mg/m^2/day subcutaneous (s.c.) or placebo.
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Applicable
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Growth Hormone (Genotropin®)
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Body composition
2. Carbohydrate metabolism
3. Psychosocial functioning
4. Sleep-related breathing disorders
5. Circulating lipids
6. Blood pressure

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

1. Thyroid hormone levels, Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-I) and IGF binding proteins, adiponectin, ghrelin
2. Compliance to the diet

Completion date01/10/2011

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration20
Key inclusion criteria1. Young adults, originally participating in the Dutch GH study in PWS children (ISRCTN49726762) or otherwise GH-treated patients
2. Final height is reached or epiphysial fusion is complete
3. Treated with GH during childhood for at least two years
Key exclusion criteria1. Non-cooperative behaviour
2. Extremely low dietary intake of less than minimal required intake according to World Health Organisation (WHO)
3. Medication to reduce weight (fat)
Date of first enrolment01/10/2007
Date of final enrolment01/10/2011

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

Dutch Growth Foundation
Rotterdam
3016 AH
Netherlands

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summary
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 16/11/2016 Yes No
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

18/11/2016: Publication reference added.