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Long Term Study of Genotropin (Somatropin) for Short Children Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

A Phase 4 interventional study of Genotropin (somatropin) in Short Stature Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA), sponsored by Pfizer. Completed at 19 sites in Japan. Open to participants aged 4 Years to 8 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-05-03.

Sponsored by Pfizer · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
62
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
4 Years to 8 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To assess the long-term safety of Genotropin(somatropin) on Small for Gestational Age (SGA) without epiphyseal closing.

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Conditions studied

  • Short Stature Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

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Keywords

  • Genotropin(somatropin)
  • SGA
  • Short Stature
  • Long-term
  • Safety
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In context

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
4 Years to 8 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

Children with short stature due to SGA who received treatment in the study GENASG-0021-002.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children who have any chronic disease requiring treatment with steroid hormone that may affect growth promotion including estrogen, androgen, anabolic hormone, and corticosteroids (except those for external use), and have received the treatment.
  • Children who have received radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
  • Children who have serious cardiac disease, renal disease, or hepatic disease.
  • Children who have diabetes mellitus with a manifestation of abnormal glucose metabolism.
  • Children who have serious chronic disease.
  • Children who have malignant tumor.
  • Children who are allergic to m-cresol.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
62 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Genotropin (somatropin)

    Drug: Genotropin (somatropin)

Interventions

  • Genotropin(somatoropin) 12 mg, Genotropin(somatropin) will be given at a dose of 0.067 mg/kg/day or 0.033 mg/kg/day to all participating patients

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    Time frame: Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156

Secondary outcomes

  1. Height Velocity Standard Deviation Score (SDS) for Chronological Age

    Height velocity is the yearly height gain. Height velocity SDS is calculated as following formula; Height velocity SDS = (height velocity - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values of the participants age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

    Time frame: Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156

  2. Height Velocity

    Height velocity is the yearly height gain

    Time frame: Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156

  3. Height SDS for Chronological Age

    Height SDS is calculated as following formula; Height SDS = (height - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values on the participant age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

    Time frame: Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156

  4. Height Velocity SDS for Bone Age

    To measure bone age, X-ray images of the left hand were centrally assessed by an independent specialist using the Tanner-Whitehouse 2 (RUS) method standardized for Japanese children. Height velocity is the yearly height gain. Height velocity SDS for bone age is calculated as following formula; Height velocity SDS = (height velocity - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values corresponding to bone age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

    Time frame: Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156

  5. Height SDS for Bone Age

    To measure bone age, X-ray images of the left hand were centrally assessed by an independent specialist using the Tanner-Whitehouse 2 (RUS) method standardized for Japanese children. Height SDS for bone age is calculated as following formula; Height SDS = (height - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values corresponding to bone age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

    Time frame: Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156

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Results

Posted Mar 15, 2016

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
Started2932
Completed1515
Not completed1417
Withdrew: Family matters01
Withdrew: Physician decision24
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject1110
Withdrew: Protocol violation11
Withdrew: Adverse event01

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time frame:
Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156
Reported as:
Number · participant
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
participantDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
AE2731
SAE105
SecondaryHeight Velocity Standard Deviation Score (SDS) for Chronological Age

Height velocity is the yearly height gain. Height velocity SDS is calculated as following formula; Height velocity SDS = (height velocity - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values of the participants age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

Time frame:
Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156
Reported as:
Mean · SDS
Height Velocity Standard Deviation Score (SDS) for Chronological Age
SDSDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
Month 12 to 24 (Increasing: n=28, Remaining: n=32)2.782 ± 1.9782.595 ± 1.731
Month 24 to36 (Increasing:n=26, Remaining:n=28)1.812 ± 1.5261.696 ± 2.111
Month 36 to 48 (Increasing: n=24, Remaining: n=23)1.480 ± 1.5430.824 ± 1.527
Month 48 to 60 (Increasing: n=21, Remaining: n=20)-0.041 ± 2.0810.480 ± 1.651
Month 60 to 72 (Increasing: n=20, Remaining: n=16)-0.293 ± 1.585-0.046 ± 2.434
Month 72 to 84 (Increasing: n=15, Remaining: n=16)-0.488 ± 3.117-1.511 ± 2.692
Month 84 to 96 (Increasing: n=11, Remaining: n=14)0.263 ± 1.802-0.114 ± 1.964
Month 96 to 108 (Increasing: n=9, Remaining: n=8)0.521 ± 2.058-0.466 ± 2.055
Month 108 to 120 (Increasing: n=6, Remaining: n=6)-0.668 ± 2.126-0.590 ± 2.693
Month 120 to 132 (Increasing: n=5, Remaining: n=4)-1.080 ± 1.9531.173 ± 3.042
Month 132 to 144 (Increasing: n=4, Remaining: n=2)2.655 ± 4.3290.730 ± 2.022
Month 144 to 156 (Increasing: n=3, Remaining: n=0)3.373 ± 1.995NA ± NA
SecondaryHeight Velocity

Height velocity is the yearly height gain

Time frame:
Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156
Reported as:
Mean · cm/year
Height Velocity
cm/yearDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
Month 12 to 24 (Increasing: n=28, Remaining: n=32)7.83 ± 1.337.70 ± 1.19
Month 24 to 36 (Increasing: n=26, Remaining: n=28)6.88 ± 0.946.75 ± 1.52
Month 36 to 48 (Increasing: n=24, Remaining: n=23)6.68 ± 0.986.08 ± 1.14
Month 48 to 60 (Increasing: n=21, Remaining: n=20)6.06 ± 1.496.30 ± 1.24
Month 60 to 72 (Increasing: n=20, Remaining: n=16)6.08 ± 1.456.49 ± 1.37
Month 72 to 84 (Increasing: n=15, Remaining: n=16)4.89 ± 2.184.88 ± 1.86
Month 84 to 96 (Increasing: n=11, Remaining: n=14)5.16 ± 1.204.82 ± 2.12
Month 96 to 108 (Increasing: n=9, Remaining: n=8)5.18 ± 2.165.55 ± 2.42
Month 108 to 120 (Increasing: n=6, Remaining: n=6)5.72 ± 2.245.03 ± 1.86
Month 120 to 132 (Increasing: n=5, Remaining: n=4)4.84 ± 1.304.30 ± 1.84
Month 132 to 144 (Increasing: n=4, Remaining: n=2)4.38 ± 1.102.60 ± 0.14
Month 144 to 156(Increasing: n=3, Remaining: n=0)3.10 ± 1.92NA ± NA
SecondaryHeight SDS for Chronological Age

Height SDS is calculated as following formula; Height SDS = (height - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values on the participant age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

Time frame:
Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156
Reported as:
Mean · SDS
Height SDS for Chronological Age
SDSDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
Month 12 (Increasing: n=29, Remaining: n=32)-2.53 ± 0.92-2.17 ± 0.96
Month 24 (Increasing: n=28, Remaining: n=32)-2.02 ± 0.97-1.70 ± 1.03
Month 36 (Increasing: n=26, Remaining: n=28)-1.80 ± 0.99-1.53 ± 1.10
Month 48 (Increasing: n=24, Remaining: n=23)-1.48 ± 1.05-1.49 ± 1.15
Month 60 (Increasing: n=21, Remaining: n=20)-1.53 ± 1.06-1.44 ± 1.10
Month 72 (Increasing: n=20, Remaining: n=16)-1.56 ± 1.11-1.43 ± 1.06
Month 84 (Increasing: n=15, Remaining: n=16)-1.73 ± 1.13-1.58 ± 1.17
Month 96 (Increasing: n=11, Remaining: n=14)-1.52 ± 0.89-1.87 ± 1.36
Month 108 (Increasing: n=9, Remaining: n=8)-1.52 ± 1.01-1.63 ± 1.48
Month 120 (Increasing: n=6, Remaining: n=6)-1.52 ± 1.20-1.25 ± 0.59
Month 132 (Increasing: n=5, Remaining: n=4)-1.96 ± 1.11-0.98 ± 0.51
Month 144 (Increasing: n=4, Remaining: n=2)-1.73 ± 0.87-0.70 ± 0.42
Month 156 (Increasing: n=3, Remaining: n=0)-1.77 ± 0.76NA ± NA
SecondaryHeight Velocity SDS for Bone Age

To measure bone age, X-ray images of the left hand were centrally assessed by an independent specialist using the Tanner-Whitehouse 2 (RUS) method standardized for Japanese children. Height velocity is the yearly height gain. Height velocity SDS for bone age is calculated as following formula; Height velocity SDS = (height velocity - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values corresponding to bone age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

Time frame:
Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156
Reported as:
Mean · SDS
Height Velocity SDS for Bone Age
SDSDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
Month 12 to 24 (Increasing: n=26, Remaining: n=31)2.586 ± 2.2682.461 ± 1.990
Month 24 to 36 (Increasing: n=24, Remaining: n=27)1.503 ± 1.8301.091 ± 1.852
Month 36 to 48 (Increasing: n=22, Remaining: n=22)1.196 ± 1.4090.510 ± 1.809
Month 48 to 60 (Increasing: n=20, Remaining: n=19)-0.062 ± 1.7750.913 ± 2.146
Month 60 to 72 (Increasing: n=16, Remaining: n=14)0.281 ± 2.8140.949 ± 2.729
Month 72 to 84 (Increasing: n=13, Remaining: n=13)-1.249 ± 2.5580.932 ± 2.545
Month 84 to 96 (Increasing: n=10, Remaining: n=13)0.804 ± 3.4400.286 ± 2.351
Month 96 to 108 (Increasing: n=8, Remaining: n=7)-0.634 ± 2.419-0.223 ± 1.352
Month 108 to 120 (Increasing: n=5, Remaining: n=5)0.070 ± 4.1200.532 ± 1.809
Month 120 to 132 (Increasing: n=4, Remaining: n=4)1.553 ± 3.0192.718 ± 0.864
Month 132 to 144 (Increasing: n=3, Remaining: n=2)2.310 ± 1.7112.185 ± 0.304
Month 144 to 156 (Increasing: n=2, Remaining: n=0)2.710 ± 2.942NA ± NA
SecondaryHeight SDS for Bone Age

To measure bone age, X-ray images of the left hand were centrally assessed by an independent specialist using the Tanner-Whitehouse 2 (RUS) method standardized for Japanese children. Height SDS for bone age is calculated as following formula; Height SDS = (height - mean) / standard deviation, where mean and standard deviation were based on standard Japanese values corresponding to bone age and gender. The scores were centred around zero. Negative score indicated a participant was smaller for their age/gender.

Time frame:
Month 12 (at the end of previous study) to 156
Reported as:
Mean · SDS
Height SDS for Bone Age
SDSDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining Group
Month 12 (Increasing: n=27, Remaining: n=31)-1.19 ± 1.20-0.68 ± 1.54
Month 24 (Increasing: n=26, Remaining: n=31)-1.15 ± 1.15-0.88 ± 1.79
Month 36 (Increasing: n=24, Remaining: n=27)-1.20 ± 1.35-1.17 ± 1.62
Month 48 (Increasing: n=22, Remaining: n=22)-0.74 ± 1.32-1.46 ± 1.01
Month 60 (Increasing: n=20, Remaining: n=19)-1.16 ± 1.21-1.80 ± 0.97
Month 72 (Increasing: n=16, Remaining: n=14)-1.78 ± 1.02-1.70 ± 0.77
Month 84 (Increasing: n=13, Remaining: n=13)-1.85 ± 1.17-2.15 ± 0.92
Month 96 (Increasing: n=10, Remaining: n=13)-1.77 ± 1.12-2.27 ± 1.06
Month 108 (Increasing: n=8, Remaining: n=7)-1.41 ± 0.97-1.94 ± 1.37
Month 120 (Increasing: n=5, Remaining: n=5)-1.58 ± 1.50-1.38 ± 0.98
Month 132 (Increasing: n=4, Remaining: n=4)-2.10 ± 1.21-0.98 ± 0.74
Month 144 (Increasing: n=3, Remaining: n=2)-1.40 ± 0.17-0.65 ± 0.64
Month 156 (Increasing: n=2, Remaining: n=0)-1.55 ± 0.92NA ± NA

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Dose-Increasing Group—10/29 (34.5%)27/29 (93.1%)
Dose-Remainig Group—5/32 (15.6%)31/32 (96.9%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 18
Most frequent serious events
EventDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remainig Group
GASTROENTERITISGastrointestinal disorders2/290/32
ADENOID HYPERTROPHYEndocrine disorders1/292/32
PHARYNGITISRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/292/32
DEAFNESSEar and labyrinth disorders1/290/32
HEPATIC FUNCTION ABNORMALHepatobiliary disorders1/290/32
PNEUMONIARespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/290/32
UPPER RESP TRACT INFECTIONRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/290/32
BRONCHITISRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/290/32
ASTHMARespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/290/32
HERNIA INGUINALReproductive system and breast disorders1/291/32
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 68
Most frequent other events
EventDose-Increasing GroupDose-Remainig Group
UPPER RESP TRACT INFECTIONRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders25/2928/32
GASTROENTERITISGastrointestinal disorders17/2910/32
INFLUENZA-LIKE SYMPTOMSGeneral disorders16/2915/32
OTITIS MEDIAInfections and infestations13/2914/32
FEVERGeneral disorders11/291/32
CONJUNCTIVITISEye disorders8/2912/32
RHINITISRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders8/2912/32
BRONCHITISRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders9/2910/32
PHARYNGITISRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders7/299/32
ECZEMASkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders6/295/32

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Dose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining GroupTotal
Mean5.20 ± 1.645.40 ± 1.275.31 ± 1.45
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Dose-Increasing GroupDose-Remaining GroupTotal
Female141428
Male151833
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Study locations

19 sites
  • University of Occupational and Environmental Health Hospital
    Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 807-8555, Japan
  • Gunma University Hospital
    Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
  • Hiroshima City Hospital
    Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-8518, Japan
  • Asahikawa Medical University Hospital
    Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8510, Japan
  • Hokkaido Social Service Association Obihiro Hospital
    Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0805, Japan
  • Hokkaido University Hospital
    Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan
  • Iwate Medical University Hospital
    Morioka, Iwate 020-8505, Japan
  • Kitasato University Hospital
    Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0375, Japan
  • Kumamoto University Hospital
    Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
  • Kyoto University Hospital
    Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
  • Tohoku University Hospital
    Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
  • Okayama University Hospital
    Okayama, Okayama-ken 700-8558, Japan
  • Osaka Medical Center and Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health
    Izumi, Osaka 594-1101, Japan
  • Osaka Employees' Pension Hospital
    Osaka, Osaka 553-0003, Japan
  • Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital
    Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-8558, Japan
  • Federal Officers' Mutual Aid Association Toranomon Hospital
    Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8470, Japan
  • National Center for Child Health and Development
    Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8535, Japan
  • Tottori University Hospital
    Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan
  • Yamanashi University Hospital
    Chūō, Yamanashi 409-3898, Japan
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References and documents

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01859949
Lead sponsor
Pfizer
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 22, 2013
Start date
Oct 2002
Primary completion
Aug 2015
Completion
Aug 2015
Results posted
Mar 15, 2016
Last update
May 3, 2016

Study contacts

Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
study director · Pfizer

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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