Mean (SD) baseline characteristics in 35 children with idiopathic short stature
| Controls (n=18) | GH treatment (n=17) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at start (y) | 7.4 (1.8) | 8.4 (1.7) |
| GH peak at provocation test (μg/l) | 25.2 (13) | 27.9 (22) |
| Birth weight (kg) | 3.1 (0.5) | 3.3 (0.4) |
| Birth length (cm) | 49.0 (2.4) | 49.8 (1.4) |
| Height SDS | −2.7 (0.3) | −2.9 (0.60) |
| BMI SDS | −0.8 (0.6) | −0.3 (0.9) |
| Bone age at start (y) | 5.0 (1.9) | 5.4 (1.5) |
| Bone age delay at start (y) | 2.4 (1.1) | 3.0 (1.1) |
| Height SDS for bone age | 0.5 (1.9) | 0.5 (1.2) |
| Target height SDS | −0.9 (0.7) | −1.0 (0.6) |