Growth hormone treatment for veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and hormone deficiency
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving growth hormone, a natural substance that helps the body grow and repair tissues, can improve symptoms in veterans who have both a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and a deficiency in growth hormone. If you qualify, you may receive the treatment or a placebo (inactive shot), and the study will track your quality of life and symptoms over time.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran who served in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, or New Dawn (Afghanistan or Iraq wars).
- You had at least one mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) during your military service, and it happened at least 12 months ago.
- A blood test shows you have low growth hormone levels.
- Your medications for mood, anxiety, or other mental health issues have been stable for at least 4 weeks, and other hormone treatments have been stable for 3 months.
- You do not have a history of moderate or severe head injury, or other serious brain or mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia).
- You are not currently using certain medications or supplements (like growth hormone, estrogen, or high-dose steroids), and you are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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