Search / Trial NCT00000380

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) Treatment for Age-Related Sleep Disturbances

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Nov 2, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 05, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Adult Estrogen Replacement Therapy Female Hormone Replacement Therapy Human Insulin Like Growth Factor I Male Placebos Sleep Disorders Somatotropin Releasing Hormone Somatotropin Insulin Like Growth Factor I Secretion Sleep Disorders *Drug Therapy Somatotropin Releasing Hormone *Therapeutic Use Somatotropin Secretion

ClinConnect Summary

To examine the effects of synthetic growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) versus placebo on the sleep quality, 24-hour secretory pattern of growth hormone (GH), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) concentrations of 40 healthy older men and 40 healthy older women on estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). To determine if augmenting the GH-IGF-1 axis can improve the objective sleep quality of the older population. To determine if treatment-related changes in sleep quality are correlated with changes in GH and/or IGF-1 concentrations.

Nearly 40% of the geriatric population complain of poor...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • -
  • Patients must have:
  • Age-related sleep impairment.
  • -
  • Required:
  • Estrogen replacement therapy for women.

Trial Officials

Michael Vitiello, PhD

Principal Investigator

UW

About University Of Washington

The University of Washington (UW) is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a robust network of interdisciplinary teams, UW fosters collaboration among top-tier researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into impactful treatments and interventions. The university is dedicated to ethical research practices and participant safety, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards in all clinical trials. Through its state-of-the-art facilities and extensive expertise, UW strives to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes on a local and global scale.

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