Study of Hypercortisolism in Cushing's Syndrome and Stress-Induced Pseudo-Cushing's Syndrome

NCT00004343 | Unknown

• 2 other identifiers: NCRR-M01RR00334-0028OHSU-3324
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether Cushing's syndrome and stress-induced pseudo-Cushing's syndrome can be differentiated by evaluating endogenous corticotropin-releasing hormone activity.

Conditions

Cushing's Syndrome

Keywords

Cushing's syndrome; endocrine disorders; rare disease

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 0 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: Suspected adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome No pregnant women Effective contraception required of fertile women

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Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Center for Research Resources (NCRR): lead
• Oregon Health and Science University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Oregon Health Sciences University

Portland, Oregon, 97201-3098, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cushing Syndrome; Endocrine System Diseases; Rare Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Adrenal Gland Diseases; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Mary H. Samuels

  Oregon Health and Science University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Sponsor Type: NIH

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 18, 1999
• First Posted: October 19, 1999
• Study Start: October 1, 1999
• Last Updated: June 24, 2005

Record last verified: 2003-12

Locations

US (1)