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Use of growth hormone therapy for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: 10 year follow-up
February 2016
Use of growth hormone therapy for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: 10 year follow-up
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on Fractures and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A 10-Year Follow-Up Study
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Sep;100(9):3251-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty postmenopausal women with osteoporosis were randomized to one of three treatment groups: one received 2.5 units of growth hormone per day for 3 years; one received 1 unit of growth hormone per day for 3 years; one received placebo every day for 18 months. The double-blind phase of the trial lasted up to 18 months. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of growth hormone therap...
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