Design of the long-term observational cohort study with recombinant human growth hormone in korean children: LG growth study

Sochung Chung, Jae Ho Yoo, Jin Ho Choi, Young Jun Rhie, Hyun Wook Chae, Jae Hyun Kim, Il Tae Hwang, Choong Ho Shin, Eun Young Kim, Kee Hyoung Lee

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    Abstract

    Purpose: Regarding recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) use in the pediatric population, no long-term follow-up data are available for Korean patients. To fill in the gap of knowledge, a registry study (LG Growth Study) was initiated to assess the safety and effectiveness of four types of rhGH products in real-life settings. Methods: A total of 4,000 children will be registered and prospectively followed up at 6-month intervals until 2 years after epiphyseal closure to collect data on treatment and adverse events, with primary interest in malignancies and growth outcomes. Results: As of 22 March 2017, approximately 50% (2,024) of the target number of patients have been included in the analysis set: growth hormone deficiency, 1,297 (64.1%); idiopathic short stature, 315 (15.6%); small for gestational age, 206 (10.2%); Turner syndrome, 197 (9.7%); and chronic renal failure, 9 (0.4%). At baseline, median age (years) was 8 (interquartile range [IQR], 5–11); 52% (1,048) were boys; and the majority were at Tanner stage I (83% based on breast/external genitalia, 97% on pubic hair). Median height standard deviation score was -2.26 (IQR, -2.69 to -2.0), and median bone age delay (years) was -1.46 (IQR, -2.26 to -0.78). Conclusion: This registry study will provide the opportunity to assess the risk of malignancies as well as the general safety data in Korean pediatric patients receiving rhGH. In addition, the long-term effectiveness of rhGH and comparative data between different disease entities will provide practical insight on the standard rhGH treatment.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)43-50
    Number of pages8
    JournalAnnals of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism
    Volume23
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018 Mar

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    © 2018 Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism.

    Keywords

    • Chronic renal failure
    • Growth hormone deficiency
    • Idiopathic short stature
    • Small for gestational age
    • Turner syndrome

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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