Study of Pituitary Size and Function in Familial Dwarfism of Sindh

Completed

• Conditions: Growth Hormone Deficiency

• Registration Number: NCT00004365
• Lead Sponsor: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Brief Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Assess pituitary size and anatomic configuration by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 4 affected dwarfs in the province of Sindh, Pakistan.

II. Evaluate ultradian growth hormone (GH) secretory patterns in 4 affected dwarfs.

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Pituitary size and anatomy and growth hormone response are evaluated.

All patients undergo MRI of the pituitary fossa on day 1. On day 2, homozygous patients receive a slow infusion of normal saline with blood sampling every 10 minutes.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1995-09
• Study First Submitted: 1999-10-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 1999-10-18
• Study First Posted: 1999-10-19
• Study Completion: 2000-02
• Status Verified: 2003-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 2005-06-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 4

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified