Six Month Treatment of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) in the Elderly
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2010-04-29
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a naturally occurring hormone, called
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH), on the muscle, bone and fat tissues of the body.
GHRH stimulates the production of growth hormone (GH), which regulates the build up of many
tissues in the body, including muscles and bones. Many elderly people have low levels of GH.
The overall goal of this research is to determine the effectiveness of GHRH to raise levels
of GH and improve these body tissues. The purpose of the tests is to measure how the body
handles sugar, fat, and proteins. GH can affect your body's use of sugar, fat and proteins.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborator:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Treatments:
Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone Hormones Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists