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Cosyntropin Test for Adrenal Fatigue
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Led By Smita B Abraham, MD
Research Sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Male and female outpatients 18 years or older without prior diagnosis of primary or central adrenal insufficiency
Males and females 18 years or older with established diagnosis of primary or central adrenal insufficiency as previously documented in the electronic medical record by a failed cosyntropin stimulation test (peak cortisol level < 18 μg/dL) and current use of physiologic, replacement dose glucocorticoids.
Must not have
Regular use of hydrocortisone cream
Moderate to severe liver impairment or abnormal albumin or cortisol binding globulin concentrations
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 day
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing what the best level of cortisol is to diagnose adrenal insufficiency, a condition where people don't have enough cortisol.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who may have adrenal insufficiency, which means their bodies don't make enough cortisol. It's open to those with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis but not currently on certain steroids, opioids, or other excluded medications. Pregnant women and individuals with specific health conditions like severe liver or kidney issues can't participate.
What is being tested?
The study aims to find the most accurate cortisol levels for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency using the cosyntropin stimulation test. This will help determine if someone's cortisol levels are too low for daily activities.
What are the potential side effects?
While the document doesn’t specify side effects of the cosyntropin stimulation test, it generally has minimal risks. Possible side effects might include swelling and pain at the injection site; allergic reactions are rare.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am 18 or older and have never been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.
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I am 18 or older with adrenal insufficiency confirmed by a test and I'm on glucocorticoids.
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I am 18 or older and have never been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.
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I have adrenal insufficiency, confirmed by a test, and am on glucocorticoids.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I regularly use hydrocortisone cream.
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My liver is not working well, or I have abnormal protein levels in my blood.
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I regularly use opioids for pain management.
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I am not taking medications like barbiturates or rifampin that affect liver enzymes.
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My kidney function is reduced, with an eGFR below 60.
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I am currently using estrogen preparations.
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My thyroid condition is not under control.
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I am currently being treated for Cushing's syndrome or have had surgery for it.
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I regularly take megestrol acetate.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 day
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 day
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Cortisol threshold with cosyntropin stimulation test
Secondary study objectives
Cortisol threshold with basal, morning level
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Patients with known adrenal insufficiencyActive Control1 Intervention
This group consists of patients 18 years or older with an established diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency. Study participation by patients with adrenal insufficiency helps us understand what cortisol levels should be, in the new assays, among those with adrenal insufficiency.
Group II: Healthy volunteersActive Control1 Intervention
Healthy volunteers are those 18 years or older without prior diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency. Study participation by healthy volunteers helps us understand what cortisol levels should be in a healthy population. This information also helps us figure out what levels might be in people with adrenal insufficiency.
Group III: Patients suspected to have adrenal insufficiencyActive Control1 Intervention
This groups consists of patients 18 years or older who are suspected to have adrenal insufficiency. Study participation by this group will help us understand if the cortisol values we get from the new assay accurately diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Montefiore Medical CenterLead Sponsor
458 Previous Clinical Trials
588,524 Total Patients Enrolled
Smita B Abraham, MDPrincipal InvestigatorAlbert Einstein - Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I regularly use hydrocortisone cream.I am 18 or older and have never been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.I have not taken biotin in the last 3 days.I have a condition like severe depression, malnutrition, or chronic fatigue that affects my hormone balance.I have had steroid injections in the last 6 months.I am 18 or older with adrenal insufficiency confirmed by a test and I'm on glucocorticoids.My liver is not working well, or I have abnormal protein levels in my blood.You drink alcohol or use cannabis regularly.I am 18 or older and have never been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.I have used steroid inhalers in the last 2 weeks.I regularly use opioids for pain management.I am 18 or older and may have adrenal insufficiency as evaluated by a study team.I have adrenal insufficiency, confirmed by a test, and am on glucocorticoids.I am not taking medications like barbiturates or rifampin that affect liver enzymes.My kidney function is reduced, with an eGFR below 60.I am currently using estrogen preparations.My thyroid condition is not under control.I am 18 or older and may have adrenal insufficiency as evaluated by a study team.I am currently being treated for Cushing's syndrome or have had surgery for it.I haven't taken oral steroids like prednisone in the last 6 weeks.You are regularly taking suboxone.I regularly take megestrol acetate.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Patients with known adrenal insufficiency
- Group 2: Healthy volunteers
- Group 3: Patients suspected to have adrenal insufficiency
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.