Effects of Growth Hormone on Glucose and Protein Metabolism in Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Endocrine |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 17 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2006 |
| End Date: | August 2010 |
| Contact: | Luisa M Rodriguez, MD |
| Email: | lrodrigu@bcm.tmc.edu |
| Phone: | 832-822-1002 |
The purpose of the proposed study is to investigate the effects of rhGH treatment on
glucose, protein and fat metabolism in GHD children. Specifically, the investigators will
measure the rates of glucose production, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, insulin
sensitivity and glucagon response before and after treatment with rhGH. In addition, the
investigators will study changes in protein and fat metabolism pre and post rhGH therapy in
children with GHD. The findings in the GHD children will be compared to those of a control
group of age and sex matched healthy children.
Hypotheses: H1- The fraction of glucose derived from gluconeogenesis is decreased and that
from glycogenolysis is increased in the post-absorptive state in untreated GHD children when
compared to healthy children. H2- Treatment with rhGH will not change the overall glucose
turnover but will normalize the abnormal partitioning of gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
in GHD children. H3- GH replacement will reduce urea production and increase estimates of
protein synthesis, thus optimizing the availability of amino acids for growth. H4- Untreated
children with GHD after an overnight fast will have an increased glucagon challenge response
that will decrease after 8 weeks of treatment with rhGH.
Specific Aims: In healthy and newly diagnosed GHD children the investigators will: 1.
Measure the Glucose Production Rate (GPR) 2. Determine the fraction of glucose derived from
gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 3. Estimate insulin sensitivity 4. Measure proteolysis
and protein oxidation 5. Determine glucagon challenge response after an overnight fast. The
above-mentioned parameters will be re-evaluated in the children with GHD after 8 weeks of
rhGH therapy.
glucose, protein and fat metabolism in GHD children. Specifically, the investigators will
measure the rates of glucose production, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, insulin
sensitivity and glucagon response before and after treatment with rhGH. In addition, the
investigators will study changes in protein and fat metabolism pre and post rhGH therapy in
children with GHD. The findings in the GHD children will be compared to those of a control
group of age and sex matched healthy children.
Hypotheses: H1- The fraction of glucose derived from gluconeogenesis is decreased and that
from glycogenolysis is increased in the post-absorptive state in untreated GHD children when
compared to healthy children. H2- Treatment with rhGH will not change the overall glucose
turnover but will normalize the abnormal partitioning of gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
in GHD children. H3- GH replacement will reduce urea production and increase estimates of
protein synthesis, thus optimizing the availability of amino acids for growth. H4- Untreated
children with GHD after an overnight fast will have an increased glucagon challenge response
that will decrease after 8 weeks of treatment with rhGH.
Specific Aims: In healthy and newly diagnosed GHD children the investigators will: 1.
Measure the Glucose Production Rate (GPR) 2. Determine the fraction of glucose derived from
gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 3. Estimate insulin sensitivity 4. Measure proteolysis
and protein oxidation 5. Determine glucagon challenge response after an overnight fast. The
above-mentioned parameters will be re-evaluated in the children with GHD after 8 weeks of
rhGH therapy.
Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have increased insulin sensitivity and may
present with hypoglycemia during infancy. Treatment with recombinant human growth hormone
(rhGH) reduces the risk for hypoglycemia and decreases insulin sensitivity. The
investigators hypothesize, that GHD causes a decrease in the fraction of glucose derived
form gluconeogenesis and conversely glycogenolysis and insulin sensitivity will be
increased, when GHD children are compared to healthy controls. The investigators anticipate
that total glucose production will be unaffected by rhGH therapy. Therefore, the GDH
subjects treated with rhGH for 8 weeks will have an increase in the fraction of glucose
derived form gluconeogenesis and a decrease in that form glycogenolysis and decreased
insulin sensitivity. To test this hypothesis, 10 healthy and 10 GHD children will be studied
using the stable isotope [U-13C] glucose and Mass Isotopes Distribution Analysis (MIDA). The
investigators will be specifically measuring the rate of glucose production,
gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, insulin sensitivity and glucagon response after an
overnight fast. In addition, the investigators will measure changes in protein oxidation,
proteolysis and fat metabolism using the stable isotopes [15N2] urea, [1-13C] leucine and
concentrations of free fatty acids and b-hydroxybutyrate. The GHD group will be studied at
the time of diagnosis and after 8 weeks of rhGH.
present with hypoglycemia during infancy. Treatment with recombinant human growth hormone
(rhGH) reduces the risk for hypoglycemia and decreases insulin sensitivity. The
investigators hypothesize, that GHD causes a decrease in the fraction of glucose derived
form gluconeogenesis and conversely glycogenolysis and insulin sensitivity will be
increased, when GHD children are compared to healthy controls. The investigators anticipate
that total glucose production will be unaffected by rhGH therapy. Therefore, the GDH
subjects treated with rhGH for 8 weeks will have an increase in the fraction of glucose
derived form gluconeogenesis and a decrease in that form glycogenolysis and decreased
insulin sensitivity. To test this hypothesis, 10 healthy and 10 GHD children will be studied
using the stable isotope [U-13C] glucose and Mass Isotopes Distribution Analysis (MIDA). The
investigators will be specifically measuring the rate of glucose production,
gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, insulin sensitivity and glucagon response after an
overnight fast. In addition, the investigators will measure changes in protein oxidation,
proteolysis and fat metabolism using the stable isotopes [15N2] urea, [1-13C] leucine and
concentrations of free fatty acids and b-hydroxybutyrate. The GHD group will be studied at
the time of diagnosis and after 8 weeks of rhGH.
Inclusion Criteria:
The study population will consist of children with newly diagnosed growth hormone
deficiency (GHD), between the ages of 1-17 years. The clinical evidence will be provided
by one or more of the following criteria: delayed bone age, growth deceleration, short
stature (more than 2 SD bellow the mean for the subject's age) and/ or height more than1.5
SD below the predicted mid-parental height. The biochemical diagnosis of GHD will be
established by an abnormal growth hormone stimulation test and low IGF-1 and IGFBP-3
(growth factors). The growth hormone stimulation test will be performed following the
standard Endocrinology Clinic protocol. The growth hormone stimulation test is considered
the "gold standard" to diagnose Growth Hormone Deficiency. This test is part of the
standard clinical practice to diagnosed GHD. An abnormal test is defined as a post
stimulation Growth Hormone level less than10 ng/mL.
The control group will include healthy children between the ages of 1-17 years, not taking
any medication with a normal weight for height and growth factors (IGF-1 and IGFBP-3)."
Exclusion Criteria:
The exclusion criteria will include for both groups age less than 1 or more than 17 y/o,
evidence of anemia (hemoglobin less tan 12 mg/dl), the use of medications that can
directly impact blood sugar (steroids, oral contraceptives etc), history or proof of
chemical abuse, lack of supportive family environment, allergies to local anesthetics and
elevated liver enzymes. The GHD children will have a head MRI, and children with evidence
of tumors or space occupying lesions will be excluded. GHD subjects with adrenal
insufficiency and or hypothyroidism. will not be considered for the study.
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