1. To test for equivalence in terms of catch-up growth between the 2 therapeutic regimens 2. To specify the best period of treatment 3. To assess the efficacy of treatment based on final adult height of these children
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
306
0.2 IU/kg/day 7 days per week given sequentially (alternating periods of 6 months of treatment and 6 months of no treatment) for 3 years
0.2 IU/kg/day 7 days per week given continuously for 3 years
Sanofi-Aventis
Paris, France
Efficacy data : measurement of height
Time frame: at trimestrial visit
laboratory test assessment and evaluation of bone age
Time frame: at every other visit
measurement of anti-GH and anti-ECP antibodies
Time frame: one visit out of four
Tolerance data : undesirable events
Time frame: throughout the study
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