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Nutritional Stimulation of Growth in Children With Short Stature
NCT04226586 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Short stature is a frequent reason for referral to a pediatric endocrinology clinic. Short stature is especially prevalent among those with failure to thrive (whose weight is significantly below the average weight of his/her peers). The growth hormone has limited efficacy for medical treatment of short stature when the cause of short stature is not growth hormone deficiency. This study will investigate the effect of 6 months of nutritional supplement (essential amino acids) compared to placebo in the linear growth of short children who have not yet reached puberty.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Essential Amino Acid (EAA) group
Study Locations (1)
Arkansas
- Emir Tas — Little Rock
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04226586
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04226586 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, which has 42 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Growth Failure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04226586 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Arkansas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04226586 about?
NCT04226586 is a clinical study titled "Nutritional Stimulation of Growth in Children With Short Stature". Short stature is a frequent reason for referral to a pediatric endocrinology clinic. Short stature is especially prevalent among those with failure to thrive (whose weight is significantly below the average weight of his/her peers). The growth hormone has limited efficacy for medical treatment of sh...
What is the current status of trial NCT04226586?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2020-09-09. Estimated completion is 2022-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04226586 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Growth Failure, Nutritional Stunting. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04226586?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Essential Amino Acid (EAA) group (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04226586?
This trial is sponsored by Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, which has 42 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04226586 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Arkansas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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