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Induction of Puberty With 17-beta Estradiol in Girls With Turner Syndrome

Induction of Puberty With 17-Beta Estradiol in Girls With Turner Syndrome. An Open Randomized Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01710696
Enrollment
50
Registered
2012-10-19
Start date
1998-07-23
Completion date
2004-07-26
Last updated
2017-02-28

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Conditions

Genetic Disorder, Turner Syndrome

Brief summary

This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of the trial is to induce normal pubertal development in girls with Turner Syndrome in accordance with that of their peers and their individual state psychosocial maturation.

Interventions

5-15 mcg/kg daily for 2 years. Dose readjusted every 3 months. Administered orally

Sponsors

Novo Nordisk A/S
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Turner Syndrome * Treatment with growth hormone * Bone age minimum 12 years and maximum 14 years * Clear signs of ovarian insufficiency * Well documented growth rate during the last 12 months

Exclusion criteria

* Signs of spontaneous puberty * Known or suspected hypersensitivity to trial product * Acute or chronic liver disease * Previous treatment with estrogen * Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding * Known thyroid diseases not adeadequately treated * Porphyria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pubertal stage assesed by Tanner score
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) levels

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Height velocity
Pubertal stage assessed by Tanner score: Breast, pubic hair, axillary hair
Adverse events

Countries

Spain

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026