Observational Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Norditropin® in Patients With SGA (Small for Gestational Age) Short Stature That Are Still Growing

This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Novo Nordisk
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01110928
First received: April 19, 2010
Last updated: March 19, 2013
Last verified: February 2013
  Purpose

This study is conducted in Japan. The aim of this observational study is to collect information about the safety and efficacy of Norditropin® in the long-term treatment of patients with a SGA (small for gestational age) short stature where the growth plate in the long bones (epiphyseal disc) is not closed. An extension to the GHLIQUID-1517 trial (NCT00184717).


Condition Intervention
Foetal Growth Problem
Small for Gestational Age
Drug: somatropin

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: A Multicentre, Open Label, Observational, Non-interventional Study to Evaluate on Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Norditropin® Formulation in Patients With SGA Short Stature Without Closure of Epiphyseal Discs

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Further study details as provided by Novo Nordisk:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Number and type of suspected serious adverse drug reactions (SADRs) during the study period [ Time Frame: evaluated binannually for 9 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Number of glucose intolerance events during the study period [ Time Frame: evaluated biannually for 9 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
  • Adult height [ Time Frame: Fulfilment will be evaluated once a year. Height when closure of ephiphyseal discs exists or when accomplished adult height is confirmed by physician ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 360
Study Start Date: November 2009
Estimated Study Completion Date: October 2018
Estimated Primary Completion Date: October 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
Norditropin® Drug: somatropin
Norditropin® (somatropin) prescribed at the discretion of the physician according to normal clinical practice. Safety and effectiveness data is recorded by the physician, at study initiation and every 6 months until last visit.

  Eligibility

Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients with SGA short stature that are still growing, who will either receive Norditropin® (somatropin) treatment or completed the GHLIQUID-1517 trial.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participation in the GHLIQUID-1517 trial
  • Patients with SGA (small for gestational age) short stature that are still growing

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known or suspected allergy to study product(s) or related products
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Patients with malignant tumor(s)
  • Pregnant or likely to get pregnant
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01110928

Locations
Japan
Tokyo, Japan, 103
Sponsors and Collaborators
Novo Nordisk
Investigators
Study Director: Tsutomu Katakura Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd.
  More Information

Additional Information:
No publications provided

Responsible Party: Novo Nordisk
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01110928     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: GH-3812, U1111-1114-6280, JapicCTI-101123
Study First Received: April 19, 2010
Last Updated: March 19, 2013
Health Authority: Japan: Pharmaceuticals and medical devices agency (PMDA)

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dwarfism
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Endocrine System Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 16, 2013