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Growth Hormone

Phase 2

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) | Monoclonal antibody | Neurology |Novo Nordisk A/S|Last Updated: Feb 8, 2023

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment42

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Growth Hormone · 1 trial · 6 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT04121780Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Retried Professional Football PlayersTBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
RECRUITING42 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Retried Professional Football Players
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Cognitive functions- Working Memory
From baseline to 1-year post-treatment

To assess change in working memory from base line to 1 yr post-treatment. Working memory will be reported as an index score based on scaled scores for the digit span subtest and symbol span subtest. Index scores have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. The typical range of index score is 45 to 155. Higher scores reflect better functioning. The scaled scores have a mean of 10 and a standard deviation of 3. Scores range from 1 to 19. Higher scores reflect better functioning.

Cognitive functions- Processing Speed
From baseline to 1-year post-treatment

To assess change in Processing Speed from baseline to 1 yr post-treatment. Processing speed will be reported as an index score based on scaled scores of digit symbol subtest and symbol search subtest. Index scores have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. The typical range of index score is 45 to 155. Higher scores reflect better functioning. The scaled scores have a mean of 10 and a standard deviation of 3. Scores range from 1 to 19. Higher scores reflect better functioning. Trail Making Test A will also be used to assess processing speed. Reported as T-score. Higher scores reflect better performance.

Cognitive functions- Executive Function.
From baseline to 1-year post-treatment

To assess change in Executive Function from baseline to 1 yr post-treatment. Trail Making Test B and verbal fluency (letter and category) will be used to assess executive function. Reported as T-score. T scores have a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Scores range from 13 to 87. Higher scores reflect better performance.

Cognitive functions- Verbal learning and memory
From baseline to 1-year post-treatment

To assess change in Verbal learning and memory from baseline to 1 yr post-treatment. California verbal learning test will be used to assess this outcome measure. Reported as a standard score with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1. Scores range from -0.5 to +5.0. Higher scores reflect better performance.

Cognitive functions- ANAM ( Automated Psychological Assessment Metrics)
From baseline to 1-year post-treatment

To assess change in ANAM from baseline to 1 yr post-treatment. ANAM Test System- Core Battery will be used to assess this outcome measure. Reported as a standard score

Secondary Endpoints

Quality of Life Assessment of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults
One year (from baseline to 1-year post-treatment)
Change in QEEG Markers- power spectra
One year (from baseline to 1-year post-treatment)
Change in QEEG Markers- Connectivity Measures
One year (from baseline to 1-year post-treatment)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Growth HormoneEXPERIMENTALNorditropin® (somatropin \[rDNA origin\] injection) via FlexPro® 30 mg / 3ml strength auto-injector pens (Novo Nordisk Inc).
SalinePLACEBO_COMPARATORSaline-placebo via auto-injector pens (Haselmeier Inc).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Growth HormoneBIOLOGICALDaily self-injections by subjects: 1-year double-blind phase; 6-month open-label extension for those who received placebo during the double-blind phase
PlaceboOTHERDaily self-injections by subjects: 1-year double-blind phase
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 76 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * The subject is willing to provide a signed and dated informed consent indicating that he understands the purpose and procedures required for the study and is willing to participate in the study. * Former NFL player * At least one year since retirement from football * Less than...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Growth Hormone

What is Growth Hormone used for in TBI?

Growth Hormone is being studied as a Phase 2 investigational therapy for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The ongoing clinical trial focuses on growth hormone replacement in this population, aiming to address hormone deficiencies that can result from brain injury. It is not yet approved for this use.

Who makes Growth Hormone?

Growth Hormone is being developed by Novo Nordisk A/S, a pharmaceutical company traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol NVO. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the therapy in patients with traumatic brain injury.

What phase is Growth Hormone in?

Growth Hormone is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for traumatic brain injury. It is an investigational therapy, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities for this indication. The ongoing trial is actively recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Growth Hormone in?

Growth Hormone is being evaluated in one active Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT04121780. The study, titled 'Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Retired Professional Football Players,' is recruiting 42 male participants in the United States and is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is Growth Hormone the same as somatropin?

Growth Hormone is the general name for the hormone, and the drug being studied is a recombinant form of human growth hormone. In the context of this clinical trial, it refers to the replacement therapy being tested for traumatic brain injury. The trial does not specify a brand name.