Observational Study on Growth in Children With Short Stature
Studying Growth Patterns in Kids with Short Stature
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how children with idiopathic short stature grow. After your child has been in this study for at least six months, you may be offered the option for your child to exit this study and enroll in a different study with growth promoting agents. Otherwise, your child may continue in this study until they are aged 16 for girls or 18 for boys.
Study Location | Status
Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola | Enrolling
Participant Eligibility
Clinical trials have inclusion and exclusion requirements that determine eligibility. Key requirements are listed below. Please note there may be additional qualifications.
At the time of consent, participants must be:
- Ages 2 to 14 years old (female).
- Ages 2 to 16 years old (male).
About the Study
Formal Study Name: A Multicenter, Observational Study to Characterize Growth in Children with Idiopathic Short Stature
Study Type: Observational (researchers observe and record without intervening)
Study ID: 2231160
Sponsor/Coordinating Site: BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Start Date: August 2024
Completion Date (estimated): December 2040
Enrolling Healthy Volunteers? No
What’s Involved
During this study, your child may have up to 38 visits. Some of the tests and procedures are similar to what happens during regular care, like vital signs, height and weight checks, and physical exams. Others are specific to the study, such as questionnaires about your child’s quality of life.
Other requirements include:
- Blood samples will be collected twice: Once during the screening visit and again on Day 1. The total amount of blood taken during the study is about 10 mL (roughly two teaspoons).
- Height and weight will be measured at every study visit.
How This Study Fits in
This study reflects our broader commitment at Nemours to improve care through research. Clinical trials like this one are shaped by the expertise of our medical teams and research programs. Learn how related research and clinical care support, and are strengthened by, studies like this one.
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