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TerminatedNCT01491854SGAUpdated Aug 14, 2019Results posted

Long-term Safety Follow-up After Growth Hormone Treatment of Short Children Born Small for Gestational Age

An interventional study of Bloodsampling in Short Children Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA), sponsored by Sandoz. Terminated at 23 sites in 6 countries. Open to participants aged 4 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-08-14.

Sponsored by Sandoz · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Why this study was terminated
in accordance with the request to close study EP00-402 "EMEA/H/C/000607/MEA 10.2" submitted and adopted by the EMA

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 2 years 4 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Jul 2009, registered Dec 2011).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
130
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
4 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study is performed as part of the Marketing Authorisation Holder's post-marketing pharmacovigilance plan to investigate the long-term safety, in particular the diabetogenic potential and immunogenicity of rhGH therapy in short children born small for gestational age (SGA).

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The purpose of this study is

  1. to monitor short children born SGA who were treated with growth hormone in study EP00-401 for the development of diabetes for a further 10 years after termination of growth hormone treatment

    and

  2. to report the incidence of anti-rhGH antibodies and of E. coli host cell peptide (HCP) antibodies (ABs) for 6 months after termination of GH treatment.
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Conditions studied

  • Short Children Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

Keywords

  • Long-term
  • safety
  • follow-up
  • growth hormone treatment
  • short children
  • Small for Gestational Age
  • Somatropin
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In context

Lead sponsor

Sandoz is the lead sponsor of 136 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 10 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 5 (50%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
4 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • All patients who fulfilled the diagnosis SGA, participated in study EP00-401, and received at least one dose of study medication
  • Written informed consent of patient (for children who can read and/ or understand) and/or parent or legal guardian

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients unwilling and/or parents/guardians who are not capable of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the study protocol
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
130 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Other
    Monitoring of long-term safety

    Long-term safety follow-up after the end of treatment with Omnitrope (single arm)

    Other: Bloodsampling

Interventions

  • OtherBloodsampling

    Bloodsampling

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluate the Long-term Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on the Development of Diabetes After End of Therapy.

    Number of participants diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus type 2 during the study, defined as fullfilment of these 3 criteria: * FPG ≥ 126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/L) during blood sampling and/or during Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) * 2-h plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/L) during an OGTT * Investigator documenting diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 during OGTT

    Time frame: 5 years

  2. To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Levels

    Supportive to Primary Endpoint

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years

  3. To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Fasting Insulin Levels

    Supportive to Primary Endpoint

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years

  4. To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Glucose Glycolsylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)

    Supportive to Primary Endpoint

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years

  5. To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through HOMA and QUICKI Scores

    Supportive to Primary Endpoint. HOMA = homeostasis model assessment for Insulin resistance: Healthy Range: 1.0 (0.5-1.4). \< 1.0 means you are insulin-sensitive which is optimal. \>1.9 indicates early insulin resistance. \> 2.9 indicates significant insulin resistance. The quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) measures insulin sensitivity, which is the inverse of insulin resistance. The QUICKI calculation for insulin resistance in humans fall broadly within a range between 0.45 for unusually healthy individuals and 0.30 in diabetics. Lower numbers reflect greater insulin resistance.

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. to Evaluate IGF-I and IGFBP-3 Levels After End of Growth Hormone Treatment

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year , 5 years

  2. To Evaluate the Incidence of Anti-rhGH Antibodies After Termination of Growth Hormone Treatment.

    number of participants with positive results for anti-drug antibody (ADA). Percentages indicated are calculated based on the total number of patients (118 participants).

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years

  3. to Evaluate Final Height

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years

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Results

Posted Aug 14, 2019
Limitations and caveats
The study was terminated prematurely in accordance with the request to close study EP00-402 "EMEA/H/C/000607/MEA 10.2" submitted to the EMA on 29-Mar-2018 and adopted by the EMA on 28-Jun-2018

Participant flow

130 participants signed informed consent. Of the 130 enrolled subjects, 11 subjects had no post-baseline visit, leading to exclusion from the SAF/FAS. Another subject was excluded as he received treatment with Omnitrope, which was not consistent with the protocol. Accordingly, 118 subjects comprised the SAF and in the FAS

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneMonitoring of Long-term Safety
Started130
Completed0
Not completed130
Withdrew: Mainly due to premature termination93
Withdrew: Death1
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject3
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up33

Outcome measures

PrimaryEvaluate the Long-term Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on the Development of Diabetes After End of Therapy.

Number of participants diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus type 2 during the study, defined as fullfilment of these 3 criteria: * FPG ≥ 126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/L) during blood sampling and/or during Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) * 2-h plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/L) during an OGTT * Investigator documenting diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 during OGTT

Time frame:
5 years
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Evaluate the Long-term Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on the Development of Diabetes After End of Therapy.
ParticipantsMonitoring of Long-term Safety
Evaluate the Long-term Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on the Development of Diabetes After End of Therapy.0
Secondaryto Evaluate IGF-I and IGFBP-3 Levels After End of Growth Hormone Treatment
Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year , 5 years
Reported as:
Mean · nmol/L
to Evaluate IGF-I and IGFBP-3 Levels After End of Growth Hormone Treatment
nmol/LMonitoring of Long-term Safety
IGF-1 baseline67.42 ± 31.137
IGF-1 6 months48.42 ± 20.002
IGF-1 1 year46.28 ± 21.555
IGF-1 5 years44.60 ± 16.035
IGFBP-3 baseline211.12 ± 49.523
IGFBP-3 6 months187.79 ± 42.999
IGFBP-3 1 year186.59 ± 47.246
IGFBP-3 5 years180.00 ± 26.470
SecondaryTo Evaluate the Incidence of Anti-rhGH Antibodies After Termination of Growth Hormone Treatment.

number of participants with positive results for anti-drug antibody (ADA). Percentages indicated are calculated based on the total number of patients (118 participants).

Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
To Evaluate the Incidence of Anti-rhGH Antibodies After Termination of Growth Hormone Treatment.
ParticipantsMonitoring of Long-term Safety
baseline0
6 months1
1 year0
5 years0
PrimaryTo Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Levels

Supportive to Primary Endpoint

Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Levels
mmol/LMonitoring of Long-term Safety
FPG baseline4.69 ± 0.492
FPG 6 months-0.13 ± 0.567
FPG 1 year-0.14 ± 0.457
FPG 5 years-0.37 ± 0.856
PrimaryTo Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Fasting Insulin Levels

Supportive to Primary Endpoint

Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reported as:
Mean · pmol/L
To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Fasting Insulin Levels
pmol/LMonitoring of Long-term Safety
baseline70.87 ± 38.477
6 months-2.34 ± 38.267
1 year-7.48 ± 34.676
5 years3.40 ± 52.526
PrimaryTo Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Glucose Glycolsylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)

Supportive to Primary Endpoint

Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reported as:
Mean · percentage
To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through Glucose Glycolsylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)
percentageMonitoring of Long-term Safety
baseline5.280 ± 0.3569
6 months-0.057 ± 0.3621
1 year-0.108 ± 0.2931
5 years-0.308 ± 0.6036
Secondaryto Evaluate Final Height
Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reported as:
Mean · cm
to Evaluate Final Height
cmMonitoring of Long-term Safety
baseline152.63 ± 16.362
6 months152.41 ± 16.894
1 year152.43 ± 16.698
5 years150.42 ± 12.938
PrimaryTo Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through HOMA and QUICKI Scores

Supportive to Primary Endpoint. HOMA = homeostasis model assessment for Insulin resistance: Healthy Range: 1.0 (0.5-1.4). \< 1.0 means you are insulin-sensitive which is optimal. \>1.9 indicates early insulin resistance. \> 2.9 indicates significant insulin resistance. The quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) measures insulin sensitivity, which is the inverse of insulin resistance. The QUICKI calculation for insulin resistance in humans fall broadly within a range between 0.45 for unusually healthy individuals and 0.30 in diabetics. Lower numbers reflect greater insulin resistance.

Time frame:
baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
To Evaluate the Long Term Effects of rhGH on Carbohydrate Metabolism Through HOMA and QUICKI Scores
score on a scaleMonitoring of Long-term Safety
HOMA score baseline2.082 ± 1.0336
HOMA score 6 months-0.073 ± 1.1447
HOMA score 1 year-0.206 ± 1.0170
HOMA score 5 years0.094 ± 1.8835
QUICKI score baseline0.354 ± 0.0459
QUICKI score 6 months0.004 ± 0.0350
QUICKI score 1 year0.012 ± 0.0413
QUICKI score 5 years0.022 ± 0.0703

Adverse events

Collected over approximately 9 years. Non-serious events are listed at a 2% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Total1/118 (0.8%)8/118 (6.8%)23/118 (19.5%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventTotal
SyncopeNervous system disorders2/118
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/118
ArrhythmiaCardiac disorders1/118
Gastrooesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders1/118
Hiatus herniaGastrointestinal disorders1/118
Chronic tonsillitisInfections and infestations1/118
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations1/118
PneumoniaInfections and infestations1/118
SepsisInfections and infestations1/118
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations1/118
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventTotal
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations7/118
PharyngitisInfections and infestations5/118
HypothyroidismEndocrine disorders4/118
Respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations4/118
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations4/118
AcneSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders4/118
HeadacheNervous system disorders3/118

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Monitoring of Long-term Safety
Mean14.79 ± 2.848
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Monitoring of Long-term Safety
Female64
Male54
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Monitoring of Long-term Safety
Caucasian118
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Study locations

23 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic 400 11, Czechia
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Hradec Kralove, 500 05, Czechia
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Praha 5, 150 06, Czechia
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Tbilisi, 144, Georgia
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Nordrhein Westfalen, Sankt Augustin 53757, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Muenchen, 80337, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Miskolc, 3526, Hungary
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie 50-311, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Wrocław, Dolnoslaskie 50-368, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Bydgoszcz, Kujawsko-pomorskie 85667, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Rzeszow, Podkarpackie 35-301, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Katowice, Slaskie 40-752, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Zabrze, Slaskie 41-800, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Kielce, Swietokrzyskie 25734, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Poznai, Wielkopolskie 60-572, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Gdansk, 80 952, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Krakow, 30-663, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Lodz, 93-338, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Szczecin, 71-252, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Warszawa, 04 730, Poland
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Lasi, Iasi 700111, Romania
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Bucuresti, 20395, Romania
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Cluj Napoca, CLUJ, Romania
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Jul 14, 2014
  • Statistical analysis plan · Nov 28, 2018

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 14, 2019, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01491854
Lead sponsor
Sandoz
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 14, 2011
Start date
Jul 20, 2009
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2018
Completion
Oct 31, 2018
Results posted
Aug 14, 2019
Last update
Aug 14, 2019

Study contacts

Sandoz Biopharmaceuticals Sandoz
study chair · Sandoz GmbH

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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