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AcromegalyNCT01732406

Acromegaly Treatment Quality of Life Study

An observational study of Acromegaly, run by Massachusetts General Hospital at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The investigators hypothesize that treatment of acromegaly will be associated with an improvement in quality of life compared to active acromegaly. At the same time, they will also be studying the effects of different acromegaly treatments on the quality of life. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Acromegaly
How many people
126 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2013to 19 Dec 2016
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: There will be 3 groups/cohorts: 1) Patients with active acromegaly (n=35), 2) patients receiving pegvisomant monotherapy to treat acromegaly (n=31), and 3) patients receiving somatostatin analog monotherapy to treat acromegaly (n=60)

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18-90
  • Active acromegaly or receiving pegvisomant monotherapy or receiving somatostatin analog monotherapy

Who cannot join

  • Untreated thyroid or adrenal insufficiency. Subjects on replacement therapy must be stable for at least 3 months prior to entry into the study
  • Initiation or discontinuation of testosterone or estrogen within 3 months of entry
  • Pregnant and nursing women

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

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About this study

Official title: Effect of Growth Hormone Receptor Antagonism and Somatostatin Analog Administration on Quality of Life

The investigators hypothesize that treatment of acromegaly will be associated with an improvement in quality of life compared to active acromegaly. At the same time, they will also be studying the effects of different acromegaly treatments on the quality of life.

Conditions
Acromegaly
Medical subject headings
Acromegaly

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01732406
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Acomegaly with PegvisomantPatients receiving pegvisomant monotherapy from own doctor to treat acromegaly.
Acromegaly with somatostatin analogPatients receiving somatostatin analog monotherapy from own doctor to treat acromegaly
Active AcromegalyPatients not on drugs for treatment of acromegaly

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Acromegaly Quality of Life (ACROQoL) Global Score

    The Global Score of the Acromegaly Quality of Life (ACROQoL) Survey measures quality of life in patients with acromegaly. Higher scores indicate better QOL. The range is 22-110 units on a scale.

    Measured: Cross-sectional at baseline

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. The Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) Total Score

    The total score for the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) measures quality of life with specific attention to gastrointestinal symptoms. The score ranges from 0-144 points on a scale. Higher scores indicating better quality of life.

    Measured: Cross-sectional at baseline

  2. 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF-36) Physical Health

    The Physical Health Summary Score of the SF-36 is a quality of life measure of physical health. It ranges from 0 to 100 points on a scale. Higher scores indicate better quality of life. This survey is scored as demonstrated at https://www.rand.org/health/surveys_tools/mos/36-item-short-form/scoring.html. The Physical Health Summary Score (Physical Component Summary) is calculated as the mean average of the physically relevant questions.

    Measured: Cross-sectional at baseline

  3. 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) Mental Health Summary Score

    The Mental Health Summary Score of the SF-36 measures quality of life with a focus on mental health. It ranges from 0 to 100 points on a scale. Higher scores indicate better quality of life. This survey is scored as demonstrated at https://www.rand.org/health/surveys_tools/mos/36-item-short-form/scoring.html. The Mental Health Summary Score (Mental Component Summary) is calculated as the mean average of the emotionally relevant questions.

    Measured: Cross-sectional at baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Nov 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2013
  3. Primary completion19 Dec 2016
  4. Study completion19 Dec 2016

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
126 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01732406
Sponsor's protocol ID
2012P001556
Status last verified
Jan 2019
First submitted
19 Nov 2012
Last updated
29 Apr 2019
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Acromegaly, run by Massachusetts General Hospital at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Apr 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Acromegaly Quality of Life (ACROQoL) Global Score (time frame: Cross-sectional at baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2019.

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