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Currently, the first line treatment for acromegaly is surgery, in order to remove the adenoma causing overproduction of growth hormone which leads to acromegaly. Octreotide LAR is approved for treatment of acromegaly after surgery if the disease is not controlled. This study was aimed to test the safety and efficacy of octreotide LAR in acromegalic patients who did not have any previous treatment for acromegaly.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octreotide LAR | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Mean GH and IGF-I at baseline, week 12, 24 and 48 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor volume at baseline, week 24 and 48 | ||
| Signs and symptoms of acromegaly at baseline, week 12, 24 and 48 | ||
| Safety and tolerability at any time on treatment |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Stephan Petersenn, MD | Universität Duisburg-Essen | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000172 | Acromegaly |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001849 | Bone Diseases, Endocrine |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D006964 | Hyperpituitarism |
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| D010900 |
| Pituitary Diseases |
| D007027 | Hypothalamic Diseases |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |