Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Retried Professional Football Players

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-76
SponsorCenter for Neurological Studies

About this trial

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial with an open-label extension to evaluate the efficacy of growth hormone (GH) on cognitive functions of retired professional football players with growth hormone deficiency (GHD).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

The subject is willing to provide a signed and dated informed consent indicating that he understands the purpose and procedures required for the study and is willing to participate in the study.

Former NFL player

At least one year since retirement from football

Less than 76 years of age

Disqualifiers

History of pre-existing brain disease other than concussion or TBI

History of a premorbid disabling condition that interferes with outcome assessments

Contraindication to GH therapy

Type I and II Diabetes mellitus

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Growth Hormone
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators