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RECOMBINANT HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE FOR HIV-ASSOCIATED CATABOLISM/WASTING

$21,006M01FY2000RRNIH

New York University School Of Medicine, New York NY

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Abstract

The objective of this randomized, parallel group, double-blind, placebo- controlled study are to evaluate the efficacy of recombinant human growth hormone, Serostim, in HIV wasting/catabolism. A second objective is to establish an optimal dose of Serostim, based on the endpoint of lean body mass change. The study will recruit HIV-infected patients who have unintentional weight loss of at least 10%, are on approved anti-retroviral therapy and are able to consume adequate calories.

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