Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 18

Evaluating the effects of PEGylated growth hormone on short stature in children

Official title: A Real-world Study of the Efficacy and Safety of PEGylated Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Injection in the Treatment of Short Stature in Chinese Children From the Global Registry for Novel Therapies For Rare Bone or Endocrine Conditions

Run by Beijing Children's Hospital · NCT06037473 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new growth hormone treatment can help children who are shorter than average grow taller and stay healthy over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2600 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Children's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2029
Study endsAugust 1, 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 4, 2025
Trial IDNCT06037473 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include children diagnosed with endogenous growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, or idiopathic short stature who are receiving PEG-rhGH treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious comorbid conditions such as severe heart or lung disease, malignancies, or significant immune dysfunction may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of polyethylene glycol-recombinant human growth hormone (PEG-rhGH) in treating growth disorders in children, including growth hormone deficiency and idiopathic short stature. It involves a retrospective analysis of treatment outcomes and factors influencing efficacy, followed by prospective monitoring. Data collected will be uploaded to the Global Registry of New Therapies for Rare Endocrine Diseases and Bone Disorders (GloBE-Reg) to enhance understanding of real-world PEG-GH treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into effective treatments for children with growth disorders, potentially improving their growth outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar long-acting growth hormone treatments, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with endogenous growth hormone deficiency, Turner Syndrome, SGA, idiopathic short stature, etc. treated with polyethylene glycol recombinant human growth hormone injection

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with serious heart and lung, blood system, malignant tumors and other diseases or systemic infections, immune function is low and Persons with mental illness;

Where it's running

  • Department of Endocrinology, Genetics, Metabolism
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Bingyan Cao, Dr. — Beijing Children's Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Chunxiu Gong, Dr.
  • Email: chunxiugong@163.com
  • Phone: 13370115001

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.