Chinese medicine and acupuncture for early puberty in girls
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if Chinese traditional medicine plus intradermal acupuncture can help treat early puberty (precocious puberty) in girls. It aims to slow down puberty that started too soon, avoiding the need for stronger medications.
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Who can take part
- Girls diagnosed with idiopathic (no known cause) early puberty starting at or before age 7.5
- Breast development not beyond Tanner stage III (mild to moderate) and breast nucleus diameter 3 cm or less
- Uterus volume at least 3 ml, ovary volume at least 1.5 ml, or follicle diameter at least 4 mm on ultrasound
- Bone age less than 1 year ahead of actual age and bone age under 10 years
- No prior treatment with puberty-blocking drugs (GnRH analogs) or sex hormones
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