Clinical trials: Pituitary-Adrenal System
Cardiac Arrest
Vasopressin, Epinephrine, and Steroids for Cardiac Arrest
The simultaneous activation of adrenergic and vasopressin receptors, in conjunction with a potential steroid-mediated enhancement of the vascular reactivity to epinephrine may have beneficial effects in patients with cardiac…
- Trial name
- VSE-2 (NCT00729794)
- Testing
- Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Methylprednisolone, Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 3 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Heart Arrest
Combined Vasopressin, Methylprednisolone, and Epinephrine for Inhospital Cardiac Arrest
A randomized controlled trial did not show benefit of vasopressin versus epinephrine in inhospital cardiac arrest. Preceding laboratory data suggest that combined vasopressin and epinephrine ensure long-term survival and…
- Trial name
- NCT00411879
- Testing
- Vasopressin, Epinephrine, and Steroids
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Unipolar Depression
Amitriptyline and Paroxetine Treatment of Major Depression
Activation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system is monitored using saliva cortisol sampling during the antidepressant treatment with amitriptyline and paroxetine in moderately to severely depressed patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01049347
- Testing
- amitriptyline, paroxetine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
Acinar Cell Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Treating Patients With Rare Tumors
This phase II trial studies nivolumab and ipilimumab in treating patients with rare tumors. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and ipilimumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may…
- Conditions
- Acinar Cell Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02834013
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography, Echocardiography Test
- Where
- 1,007 sites in United States, Guam
- Volunteers
- 798 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cushing's Syndrome
Study to Evaluate CORT125134 in Participants With Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the glucocorticoid hormone cortisol. Cushing's syndrome may result from elevated endogenous or exogenous sources of cortisol.
- Trial name
- NCT02804750
- Testing
- CORT125134
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Hungary and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis
Study to Evaluate Effect of Pandel Cream 0.1% on HPA Axis in Pediatric and Adult Population
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Pandel® (hydrocortisone probutate cream) Cream 0.1% on the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) axis in pediatric and adult subjects with either psoriasis or atopic…
- Trial name
- NCT01137032
- Testing
- Pandel Cream 0.1%
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Insulin Resistance, Low Birth Weight
Effects of 3 Months of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)-Treatment on Metabolism and Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-Axis in Young Men Born With Low Birth Weight
Chronic stress has been proposed to be involved the development of western life-style diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Low Birth Weight, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- LBW-SSRI (NCT00971815)
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Adrenal Insufficiency
Rheumatoid Arthritis Adrenal Recovery Study
Cortisol is a naturally occurring stress hormone, made by the adrenal glands in response to hormones produced by the pituitary and hypothalamus.
- Trial name
- RAAR (NCT03294876)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Atopic Dermatitis
Cutivate Lotion HPA Axis Pediatric Study
A multi-center, open-label, Phase IV, unblinded study using Cutivate (fluticasone propionate, 0.05%)lotion and it's possible effects on the HPA axis of infants diagnosed with atopic dermatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00546000
- Testing
- Fluticasone propionate 0.05% lotion
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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
Depressive Disorder, Major, Depression
The Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on the Mental Status, Inflammation, and Intestinal Barrier in Major Depressive Disorder Patients Using Gluten-free or Gluten-containing Diet
More and more evidence confirms the relationship between the gut-brain-microbiota axis and the symptoms of mood disorders. A potential pathway connecting the intestines and the brain in depression is inflammation.
- Trial name
- SANGUT (NCT03877393)
- Testing
- Probiotic supplementation + gluten-free diet, Probiotic supplementation + gluten-containing diet
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lublin
Polyuria-polydipsia Syndrome
Copeptin After an Oral Stimulation With Macimorelin in Healthy Volunteers
This study investigates stimulation of the posterior pituitary gland by oral Macimorelin (a ghrelin receptor Agonist) to be a novel diagnostic test in the polyuria-polydipsia syndrome.
- Trial name
- Macicop (NCT03844217)
- Testing
- Macimorelin 0.5mg/kg body weight, Macimorelin 0.75mg/kg body weight
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Hyperglycemia
The Importance of Adrenomedullin (AM) on ACTH-Cortisol-Glucose Axis
Hyperglycemia is frequent manifestations of the human metabolic response to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS),sepsis and septic shock, and are implicated in the clinical outcome.
- Trial name
- AM (NCT00459511)
- Testing
- Blood AM, IL-6, ACTH, Cortisol, Glucose and Insulin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Asthma
Safety Study of the Effects of Inhaled Fluticasone Furoate/GW642444 on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of six weeks' treatment with two once-daily strengths of Fluticasone Furoate/GW642444 Inhalation Powder on the HPA axis system
- Trial name
- NCT01086410
- Testing
- Fluticasone Furoate/GW642444 Inhalation Powder, Prednisolone Oral Capsule
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cushing Syndrome
Recovery From Cushing Syndrome and Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS)
Cushing syndrome (CS) is an endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure to glucocorticoid (GC) excess. Endogenous CS has an estimated incidence of 0.2 to 5.0 cases per million per year and prevalence of 39 to 79 cases per…
- Trial name
- NCT04543253
- Testing
- MUSE biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Psychosocial Adjustment
Endocrine and Psychological Evaluation of Adopted Children
The deleterious effects of institutionalized care on the health and growth and development of children have been described. Early studies have shown that the effects of institutionalized care on a child's growth and development…
- Trial name
- NCT00368043
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Major Depressive Disorder
Evaluation of the Potential Effects of SSR149415 on the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis in Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder
Primary Objective: To evaluate the effects of two fixed doses of SSR149415 (250 mg bid and 100 mg bid) on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function in patients with major depressive disorder.
- Trial name
- NAPA (NCT01606384)
- Testing
- VASOPRESSIN V1B RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (SSR149415)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
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
Adrenal Insufficiency, Pituitary Neoplasm
Evaluation of Patients With Endocrine-Related Conditions
This study will evaluate patients with a variety of endocrine disorders in order to 1) learn more about conditions that affect the endocrine glands (glands that secrete hormones) and 2) to train physicians in endocrinology.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Pituitary Neoplasm, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00005664
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,588 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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