Use of continuous subcutaneous growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH (1-29)NH2) infusions to augment growth hormone secretion and to promote growth.

It has previously been shown that an 8-day continuous subcutaneous infusion of GHRH (1-29)NH2 in adult males augments growth hormone (GH) secretion with no evidence of desensitization of the response. The present report details the results of treatment with continuous subcutaneous infusions of GHRH (1-29)NH2 in eight children aged 6-9 years with partial GH insufficiency. All the children showed augmentation of GH secretion and an increase in growth velocity after 3 and 6 months of therapy.