Clinical trials: Pituitary Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
A Pilot Study of Rosiglitazone in the Treatment of GH Secreting Pituitary Adenomas
Growth hormone secreting pituitary adenomas(GHomas) produce excessive GH, stimulating excessive insulin like growth factor 1(IGF-1) synthesis in the liver, thus causing multiple systemic complications.
- Trial name
- NCT03309319
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Zhaoyun Zhang
Acromegaly
Dose Escalation of Octreotide-LAR as First-Line Therapy in Resistant Acromegaly
Epidemiological data indicate that patients with active acromegaly have reduced life expectancy because of cardiovascular (60%) and respiratory diseases (25%) mainly (1-10).
- Trial name
- HDacro (NCT00461149)
- Testing
- Octreotide-LAR
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Cushing's Disease, Cushing Syndrome
Collecting Information About Treatment Results for Patients With Cushing's Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to follow participants with Cushing's syndrome during the course of their routine care and to form a data registry to study long term participant outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cushing's Disease, Cushing Syndrome, Cushing Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03364803
- Testing
- Cushing's QoL (Quality of Life Questionnaire), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasm, Glioblastoma
Evaluation of Factors in Human Brain Tumors
Presently, patients with primary malignant brain tumors have a life expectancy of 15 weeks following surgery unless they receive additional types of therapy (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or immunotherapy).
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasm, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Pituitary Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00001171
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Resectable, Non-functioning Pituitary Adenoma
Exploratory Study of Farletuzumab to Treat Resectable, Non-functioning Pituitary Adenomas
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether therapy with farletuzumab is effective and safe in the treatment of resectable, non-functioning pituitary adenomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01203618
- Testing
- Farletuzumab
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Morphotek
Pituitary Adenoma
Multicentric Prospective Validation of the Zurich Pituitary Score
Predictive analytics for GTR, EOR and RV are useful in surgical decision-making, particularly whenever there is no unequivocal indication for surgery. Several factors have been shown to have a role in predicting GTR.
- Trial name
- NCT04076046
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 408 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Prolactinoma, Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance in Women With Prolactinoma
Prolactin is suggested to influence insulin resistance, but scarce data is available on the metabolic profile of patients with prolactinoma.
- Conditions
- Prolactinoma, Insulin Resistance, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00481299
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2,004 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Hypopituitarism, Pituitary Tumors
Effect of 5 Years of GH Replacement on Atherosclerosis
Adult patients with hypopituitarism under adequate conventional hormone replacement therapy have reduced life expectancy due to excess vascular events (1-4).
- Conditions
- Hypopituitarism, Pituitary Tumors, Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Trial name
- 5yrGH (NCT00462475)
- Testing
- Recombinant Growth Hormone, Genotropin (Pfizer)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Anovulatory Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding-Ovulatory Disorders
Effectiveness and Safety of Bushen Culuan Decoction for Anovulatory Infertility
This study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Bushen Culuan Decoction in the treatment of anovulatory infertility, including anovulatory abnormal uterine bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hyperprolactinemia…
- Conditions
- Anovulatory Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding-Ovulatory Disorders, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hyperprolactinemia
- Trial name
- NCT03709849
- Volunteers
- 528 people
- Sponsor
- Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Pituitary Adenoma
Comparison of The Effects of Sevoflurane, Desflurane and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia on Pulmonary Function Tests
This study will compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and total intravenous anaesthesia on pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery of pituitary gland.
- Trial name
- NCT02709863
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Propofol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Pituitary Adenoma, MRI
Cabergoline in the Management of Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenoma
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Cabergoline (Dostinex), a dopamine agonist which has been widely used to treat hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma for many years, works to treat nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA)…
- Conditions
- Pituitary Adenoma, MRI, RCT
- Trial name
- NCT07034859
- Testing
- Cabergoline 0.5 MG
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Adenoma Pituitary, CSF Leakage
Bed Rest on the Effect of CSF Leakage Repair After Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a well-known complication that might occur after transnasal transsphenoidal adenomectomy at an incidence of 0.5-15% according to different literature reports.
- Trial name
- NCT05682391
- Testing
- Bed rest
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Acromegaly, Pituitary Tumor
The Observational Study of Growth Hormone-secreting Pituitary Tumors
The major purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes of multiple organs in patients with growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumors before and after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01368133
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Acute Side Effects in Patients Who Are Undergoing Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors or Other Brain Disorders
RATIONALE: Learning about the side effects of stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with brain tumors or other brain disorders may help doctors plan treatment and help patients live more comfortably.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00255671
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Acromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumors
Phase II Study of Subcutaneous Inj. Depot of Octreotide in Patients With Acromegaly and Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
This is a Phase II, open-label multicentre, randomised study to assess the PK, PD, efficacy, and safety of two dosing regimens of CAM2029 in adult patients with acromegaly or a functional, well-differentiated NET, with carcinoid…
- Trial name
- NCT02299089
- Testing
- octreotide FluidCrystal® injection depot
- Where
- 10 sites in France, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Camurus AB
Tumor of Pituitary and Suprasellar Region
Tegaderm and Visual Evoked Potentials
The purpose of this study is to determine if a clear barrier placed over the eyes has any effect on goggle monitoring. When a patient has general anesthesia they lose the ability to blink and their eyes may dry.
- Trial name
- NCT02105337
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Pituitary Tumor
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Pituitary Removal Surgery
As postoperative cognitive dysfunction rates are high especially in elder patients, cognitive dysfunction is not diagnosed and treated effectively.
- Trial name
- NCT03719781
- Testing
- standardized minimental testing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Pituitary Adenomas
Genome-wide Association Study of Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary adenomas is a very common disease, but the cause and genetics hasn't been identified. The investigators are going to use genome-wide association study to identify genes that may be related to pituitary adenomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01442220
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 12,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Acromegaly Due to Pituitary Adenoma, Difficult Intubation
Ultrasound in Predicting Difficult Intubation in Acromegaly Patients
This is a prospective observational study.The purpose of this study is to predict difficult intubation with ultrasonographic evaluation combined with preoperative physical examination in patients diagnosed with acromegaly and…
- Conditions
- Acromegaly Due to Pituitary Adenoma, Difficult Intubation, Airway Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT07306325
- Testing
- observational study
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Pituitary Adenoma
Molecular Imaging of Pituitary Adenomas
Background: Pituitary adenomas affect 10% of the population. Surgery offers the most cost-effective treatment modality but cure rates are only 40-70%, in part due to the limitations of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in…
- Trial name
- MIMOPA (NCT03815838)
- Testing
- PET imaging
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiff University