Clinical trials: ACTH
Healthy
Standardized 1µg Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation Test, and Salivary Cortisol Concentration During the Test
Study objectives: First, to determine whether intravenous injection of 1 mcg adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) through short cannula, in healthy participants, provides reliable results of cortisol response, and whether this…
- Trial name
- NCT02413944
- Testing
- ACTH stimulation test
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bnai Zion Medical Center
Cushing Syndrome, Hypercortisolism
Nailfold Capillaroscopy Evaluation in Cushing Syndrome Patients
This cross-sectional, single-center study will assess the microvascular function using a nailfold video-capillaroscopy in patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04433819
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Major Depressive Disorder
Does Fluoxetine Have an Effect on the CNS CRF Systems in Women Abused in Childhood?
The primary objective of this project is to determine whether treatment with the SSRI, fluoxetine versus placebo reverses alterations in the central CRF system induced by early life stress experiences (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00208897
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Healthy, Involutional Depression
Dynamics of Leptin and Endocrine Function
This is a study investigating the hormones and substances important to the stress response. The hormone that is most directly responsible for stress response is called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
- Trial name
- NCT00001543
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Psychological Stress, Academic Stress
Stress Reduction Program for Iraqi Medical Students
A 4-week stress reduction program for medical students during exams, measuring effects on stress, heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones (ACTH, cortisol, DHEA).
- Trial name
- SRIMS (NCT07451145)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thi-Qar
Adrenal Sufficiency
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Stimulation and G Protein
Males and females may exhibit different responses to testing of adrenal function. The hormones responsible for controlling adrenal function are ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone or corticotropin) and CRH (corticotropin-releasing…
- Trial name
- NCT00196001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Dry Eye Disease
Clinical Efficacy of H.P. Acthar Gel 80 U/ml to Improve the Signs and Symptoms in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Study Title: A Phase 4 Study to Assess the Clinical Efficacy of H.P. Acthar Gel 80 U/ml to Improve the Signs and Symptoms in Subjects with Dry Eye Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03287635
- Testing
- Corticotropin 80Unit/Ml Repository Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toyos Clinic
Hypopituitarism, Central Diabetes Insipidus
Identification and Clinical Relevance of an Oxytocin Deficient State (CRH Study)
Oxytocin (OT) is a hypothalamic peptide that enters the peripheral circulation via the posterior pituitary gland. OT plays a key role in regulating appetite, psychopathology, prosocial behavior and sexual function.
- Conditions
- Hypopituitarism, Central Diabetes Insipidus, Panhypopituitarism, Psychological Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04902235
- Testing
- Experimental: CRH administration
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
To Investigate Effects GSK561679 on Part of the Body's System That Controls the Balance of Many of the Hormones.
A study to investigate the effects GSK561679 on part of the body's system that controls the balance of many of the hormones (including cortisol).
- Trial name
- NCT00426608
- Testing
- metyrapone, alprazolam, GSK561679
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Physiological Processes, Aging
Age-Related Changes in Stress Hormone Regulation
Studies investigating physiological processes involved in aging-related deficits in regulation of stress hormone systems.
- Trial name
- NCT00018369
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Irritable Colon, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Study On The Effect Of GW876008 On Cerebral Blood Flow In Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Patients And Healthy Volunteers
This is a three-period crossover study to compare GW876008 and placebo to see if GW876008 will normalise blood flow responses after different emotional stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT00376896
- Testing
- GW876008 200mcg, GW876008 20mcg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline