Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to assess bone geometry, bone compartment specific volumetric densities and micro-architecture as well as to evaluate non-invasive estimates of bone strength in patients with adult onset growth hormone deficiency.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women diagnosed with Adult onset Growth Hormone Deficiency * Age between 18-80 * Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Competing bone disease (e.g.. Mb. Paget, myelomatosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis, primary hyperparathyroidism) * Ongoing medical treatment affecting bone metabolism (eg. osteoporosis medications) * Ongoing pregnancy or breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| volumetric bone mineral density in grams per cc | 1 year |
Countries
Denmark