Growth hormone treatment for Gulf War illness with low growth hormone
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether replacing growth hormone can improve symptoms in veterans with Gulf War Illness and adult growth hormone deficiency. It also checks that the treatment is safe for people with stable medications and hormone regimens.
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Who can take part
- You are a Gulf War veteran who served in Desert Storm or Desert Shield (1990–1991).
- You are age 64 or younger.
- Your study team confirms you have Gulf War Illness.
- You have adult growth hormone deficiency based on a specific stimulation test result (with different cutoffs depending on your BMI).
- Your mental health medicines have been stable for at least 4 weeks, and hormone medicines are stable for at least 3 months.
- You can and agree to sign consent and follow all study visits and instructions.
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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