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Observational studyJournal of Korean medical science2025

Adiposity Rebound Timing in Small for Gestational Age Children Treated With Growth Hormone: Results From LG Growth Study Data.

Ji Hyun Kim, Su Jin Kim, In Hyuk Chung, Jung Sub Lim

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Observational study in Journal of Korean medical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01604395 (An Open, Multi-center, Prospective and Retrospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of Growth Hormone), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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An Open, Multi-center, Prospective and Retrospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of Growth Hormone (Eutropin Inj. / Eutropin Plus Inj.) Treatment With GHD, TS, CRF, SGA, ISS and PWS in Children

TypeobservationalSponsorLG ChemRan2012 to 2032Enrolled6,000ConditionsGrowth Hormone Deficiency, Turner Syndrome, Chronic Renal Failure, Small for Gestational Age
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Ji Hyun KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5489-1169
Su Jin KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0893-0512
In Hyuk ChungDepartment of Pediatrics, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2694-7679
Jung Sub LimDepartment of Pediatrics, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Seoul, Korea. limjs@kcch.re.kr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9560-8921

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdiposity rebound (AR) refers to the period during growth when the body mass index reaches its lowest point before increasing again. The timing of AR is associated with the development of obesity and puberty onset. Although studies have evaluated AR timing in Korean children, none has focused on children born small for gestational age (SGA).

methodsThis study analyzed data from a multicenter observational clinical trial (LG Growth Study) to determine AR timing in children born SGA without catch-up growth (CUG) who were treated with growth hormone (GH) therapy. The study also aimed to identify factors associated with AR timing, examine the influence of AR timing on puberty onset, and assess the effectiveness of GH therapy.

resultsA total of 151 children born SGA without CUG were included. Of them, 15% experienced AR between 4 and 5 years of age, 42% between 5 and 6 years, 27% between 6 and 7 years, and 16% after 7 years of age. A significant positive correlation was noted between the height standard deviation score at the start of treatment and AR timing. However, no significant correlation was observed between AR timing and puberty onset or the effectiveness of GH therapy.

conclusionThis study provides insights into AR timing in prepubertal children who meet the specific SGA criteria and its relationship with growth outcomes. The findings suggest that AR in children born SGA who do not experience CUG occurs later than in the general population, with no significant relationship between AR timing and puberty onset or growth outcomes.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01604395.

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AdiposityHuman Growth HormoneInfant, Small for Gestational AgeBody HeightBody Mass IndexChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMalePubertyHuman Growth HormoneAdiposityGrowthPubertySmall for Gestational AgeTime

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PMCPMC11790395

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