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The ZOMATRIP Study: 4 Year Combination Therapy of GH and GnRHa in Girls with a Short Predicted Adult Height During Early Puberty: Interim Results at the End of the Treatment Phase

Rooman Raoul , France Annick , Heinrichs Claudine , Tenoutasse Sylvie , Brachet Cecile , Cools Martine , De Waele Kathleen , Masa Guy , Lebrethon Marie-Christine , Bourguignon Jean-Pierre , Gies Inge , Van Besien Jesse , De Rycke Christine , De Schepper Jean

Background: A combination of GH and a GnRH agonist is sometimes used to improve adult height in children with a poor height prediction, only few studies support this.Study design: In this multicenter study, 24 short girls in early puberty, with a bone age below 12.0 years, an adult height prediction below 151.0 cm and normal body proportions were treated with GH (Zomacton) transjections 50 μg/kg per day and triptorelin (Decapeptyl) i.m. (3.75 mg/mon...

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The ZOMATRIP Study: 4 Year Combination Therapy of GH and GnRHa in Girls with a Short Predicted Adult Height During Early Puberty: Interim Results at the End of the Treatment Phase

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