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The Effect of Local Injectet GH on the Collagen Synthesis in the Ligamentum Patella

NCT01158612 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2011-11-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Tendon and ligament injuries are a frequent problem among athletes but also in the general population. The healing process is a prolonged process, and complete recovery of tissue strength is nearly never reached. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of local injection of human Growth Hormone on tendon collagen synthesis.

Conditions

  • Growth Hormone
  • Elderly

Interventions

DRUG

Growth Hormone

infusion of Growth hormone in the patella tendon.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bispebjerg Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Aarhus

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mette Hansen, PH.D.

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-08-31
Primary Completion
2011-07-31
Completion
2011-08-31

Countries

  • Denmark

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