Table 2. Results of ghrelin-related hormone levels before ghrelin administration and on day 4 of chemotherapy.
| Ghrelin group (n=20) | Placebo group (n=20) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acyl ghrelin, fmol ml−1 | |||
| Before chemotherapy | 28.8±31.2 | 25.0±36.2 | 0.491 |
| Day 4 | 348.9±136.3 | 13.8±12.6 | <0.001 |
|
Total ghrelin, fmol ml−1 | |||
| Before chemotherapy | 222.0±278.1 | 161.0±140.7 | 0.457 |
| Day 4 | 1046.4±180.3 | 108.0±85.7 | <0.001 |
|
Growth hormone, ng ml−1 | |||
| Before chemotherapy | 1.3±0.8 | 1.1±1.1 | 0.168 |
| Day 4 | 4.1±3.1 | 1.5±1.3 | <0.001 |
|
Insulin-like growth factor-1, ng ml−1 | |||
| Before chemotherapy | 119.1±39.5 | 105.2±41.0 | 0.323 |
| Day 4 | 183.0±58.2 | 112.8±37.1 | <0.001 |