hrp0094p2-300 | Growth and syndromes (to include Turner syndrome) | ESPE2021

Association of Daily Growth Hormone Injection Adherence and Height among Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency

Loftus Jane , Miller Bradley S , Parzynski Craig , Alvir Jose , Chen Yong , Jhingran Priti , Gupta Anu , DeKoven Mitch , Divino Victoria , Tse Jenny , He Jing , Wajnrajch Michael ,

Background: Use of recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin) is recommended for children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) to normalize adult height and avoid extreme short stature. Prior research conducted among small study samples, across different study populations and health care systems, has suggested an association between adherence to somatropin and clinical outcomes, including height velocity. There is a need for further research, using real-wor...