Chinese medicine for girls with early puberty
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a Chinese herbal formula (nourishing yin, reducing fire) can help slow down rapid puberty in girls who started showing signs between 8 and 9 years old, before standard treatments are typically used. It aims to see if this option is safe and effective.
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Who can take part
- Girls who started showing breast development between 8 and 9 years old
- Breast stage 2 with a small breast bud (less than 3 cm across)
- One or both ovaries are slightly larger or have a small follicle on ultrasound
- Bone age is not more than 1 year ahead of their actual age
- A hormonal test (LHRH stimulation) shows certain levels suggesting puberty has started
- Willing to follow the study plan and have a parent sign a permission form
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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