Clinical trials: Ectopic ACTH Syndrome
Cushing Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome
Evaluation of the Severity of Hepatic Fibrosis by Magnetic Resonance Elastography in the Diagnosis of Endogenous Hypercorticism
The main hypothesis of the HEPACORT study is that upon diagnosis of endogenous Cushing's syndrome, significant liver fibrosis may be present, particularly in the most severe forms of Cushing's syndrome.
- Trial name
- HEPACORT (NCT05911620)
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Primary Aldosteronism, Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma
Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation in Primary Aldosteronism
In this study, the investigators will perform endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) treatment of left-sided adrenal tumours in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) and in patients with mild autonomous…
- Conditions
- Primary Aldosteronism, Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma, Hypercortisolism
- Trial name
- NCT05368090
- Testing
- EUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in PA with AVS-verified left lateralisation, EUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in PA, "debulking group", EUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in MACS with AVS-verified left lateralisation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Cushing Syndrome
Long Term Post Operative Follow-Up of Cushing Syndrome
Although most patients with hypercortisolism can be diagnosed and treated the long-term effects of hypercortisolism and its treatment are unknown. This study will attempt to answer the following questions: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00029952
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Adult Glucocorticoid Excess, Adult Adrenal Insufficiency
Genomic and Metabolomic Markers Reflecting the Complications of Hypercortisolism (CUSHINGOMICS)
The excess of glucocorticoid, whether endogenous or exogenous, results in Cushing's syndrome, associating a particular distribution of fats (accumulation in the face and trunk), a decrease in the thickness of the muscles…
- Trial name
- CUSHINGOMICS (NCT04840693)
- Testing
- Biological samples, Complications
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Cushing's Syndrome
Jugular Vein Sampling for Hormone Levels for the Diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome
Patients with Cushing disease have hormone producing tumors in their pituitary gland. Often these tumors are so small they cannot be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Trial name
- NCT00001453
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Ectopic ACTH Syndrome
SOM230 Ectopic ACTH-producing Tumors
The purpose of this prospective open-label phase II study, is to evaluate the efficacy of pasireotide twice daily subcutaneous injections for normalizing 24 hour urine free cortisol in patients with ectopic ACTH-producing tumors…
- Trial name
- NCT02780882
- Testing
- Pasireotide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS), Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)
IMPACT-MACS: Adrenalectomy vs Semaglutide for Metabolic Outcomes in Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion
The goal of this study is to learn how two treatments-adrenalectomy (surgical removal of an adrenal gland) and semaglutide (a medication used for weight management)-affect insulin resistance and cortisol regulation in adults with…
- Conditions
- Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS), Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS), Subclinical Cushing's, Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess
- Trial name
- IMPACT-MACS (NCT07361874)
- Testing
- Intervention 1: Adrenalectomy, Intervention 2: Semaglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Anxiety, Stress
An Exploratory Investigation of a Supplement to Promote Cognitive Health Benefits
The Smart Supplement has 20 vitamins and minerals that have strong track records of demonstrating positive health effects, both physiologically and cognitively.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Stress, Memory Deficits, Cortisol Overproduction
- Trial name
- NCT05523115
- Testing
- Heights Smart Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heights
Healthy Adult, Cushing Syndrome
Establishment and Clinical Application of Reference Intervals of Salivary Cortisol
The goal of this observational study is to establish the normal reference intervals of salivary cortisol and optimal cut-offs for Cushing's sydrome and adrenal insufficiency.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Cushing Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT07168122
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Obesity, Morbid
Study of the Steroid Hormone Milieu in Obese Patients
The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the actual secretion of cortisol and testosterone in obese male subjects, together with the receptor sensitivity to these hormones in order to understand whether the hormonal…
- Trial name
- MiSterO (NCT06341699)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Cushing Syndrome, Acromegaly
Muscle in Acromegaly and Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome (CS) and acromegaly determine myopathy and muscle weakness which persist long-term after control of hormone excess.
- Trial name
- MAC (NCT03673761)
- Testing
- MRI, dual-energy, x-ray absorptiometry, muscle ultrasounds, blood testing
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Cushing's Syndrome
A Study to Confirm Recurrent or Persistent Cushing's Syndrome in Patients With Signs or Symptoms of Hypercortisolemia
This is an observational study to confirm the presence of recurrent or persistent endogenous Cushing's syndrome in patients who have had primary surgical and/or radiation therapy for Cushing's disease and continue to manifest…
- Trial name
- NCT00796783
- Testing
- Cushing's syndrome confirmation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Cushing's Syndrome I, Cushing Disease Due to Increased ACTH Secretion
SPI-62 as a Treatment for Adrenocorticotropic Hormone-dependent Cushing's Syndrome
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, study of SPI-62 in subjects with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome caused by a non-adrenal tumor.
- Conditions
- Cushing's Syndrome I, Cushing Disease Due to Increased ACTH Secretion, Cortisol Excess, Cortisol; Hypersecretion
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT05307328)
- Testing
- SPI-62
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Osteoporosis, Cortisol Excess
Prevalence of Hidden Hypercortisolism in Osteoporosis
The goals of this observational study are the following: i) to assess the prevalence of hidden hypercortisolism (HidHyCo) in a sample of osteoporotic patients; ii) to compare the clinical characteristics between…
- Trial name
- OSTCOR (NCT05762549)
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
ACTH, Cushing's Syndrome
Prospective Evaluation of 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT, Octreotide and F-DOPA PET Imaging in Ectopic Cushing Syndrome
Between 10% and 15% of patients with endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) have ectopic (non-pituitary) production of adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) that causes cortisol excess.
- Trial name
- NCT02019706
- Testing
- DOTATATE PET-CT, F-DOPA PET CT, CT scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Preterm Birth Complication, Stress Related Disorder
Effect of Maternal Odor and Kangaroo Care on Serum Cortisol and Comfort Levels in Preterm Infants: a Randomised Trial
Aims and objectives: Studies on stress are generally aimed at young children and infants. However, in the neonatal period, "especially in preterm babies", this issue was not given enough attention and was almost completely…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth Complication, Stress Related Disorder, Cortisol Overproduction
- Trial name
- NCT05607706
- Testing
- Exposure to maternal odor
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Nisantasi University
Iatrogenic Cushing's Disease
Targeting Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome With 11β-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition
Currently, 2-3% of the population of the United Kingdom and United States of America receive glucocorticoid therapy. Significant adverse effects are not confined to chronic use; recurrent short-course administration is associated…
- Trial name
- TICSI (NCT03111810)
- Testing
- AZD4017 and prednisolone
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Cushing's Syndrome
Study of Depression, Peptides, and Steroids in Cushing's Syndrome
OBJECTIVES: I. Study the relationship between dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and disorders of mood, vegetative function, and cognition in patients with Cushing's disease. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004334
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome
Study of Adrenalectomy Versus Observation for Subclinical Hypercortisolism
Background: Adrenal tumors are a common kind of tumor. Some of these secrete extra cortisol into the body, which can lead to diabetes, obesity, and other diseases.
- Conditions
- Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome, Adrenal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02001051
- Testing
- Adrenalectomy, Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cortisol Overproduction
Salivary Cortisol as Stress Marker in Newborns Subjected to Double Weighing With Physiological Body Weight
According to scientific revisions, salivary cortisol is a valid method for measuring adrenocortical activity in newborns because it is non-invasive in fact the measurement of salivary cortisol has been used as a stress marker in…
- Trial name
- NCT03830437
- Testing
- Evaluation of newborn stress, Evaluation of body weight trend
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero