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Human Growth Hormone for Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Fibromyalgia: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

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RA0891-000

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  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with depression?

  2. What is the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder?

  3. What is the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with fibromyalgia?

  4. What are the evidence-based guidelines for the use of human growth hormone for patients with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or fibromyalgia?


Key Message

Two randomized controlled trials were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with fibromyalgia. One non-randomized study was identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with depression.


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