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NCT Number: NCT01184209

Prospective Study on the Incidence of Adrenal Crisis in Patients With Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency

Prospective study to evaluate incidence, causes and potential risk factors for adrenal crisis in patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency.

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Key information

Conditions

Adrenal Insufficiency Adrenal Gland Diseases Endocrine System Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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About this study

This is a prospective study following patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency by contacting them every 6 months via questionnaires and telephone. QUestionnaires assess incidence and causes of adrenal crisis, frequency of hospitalization.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • chronic primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency requiring glucocorticoid substitution therapy

Exclusion criteria

  • adrenocortical carcinoma
  • long term glucocorticoid treatment above 7.5 mg prednisone equivalent dose for other reasons than adrenal insufficiency
  • age < 18 years

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. incidence of adrenal crisis

    Time frame: during study period

Secondary outcomes

  1. mortality

    Time frame: during study period

Other outcomes

  1. hospital admission

    Time frame: during study period

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wuerzburg

Other

Collaborators

  • Charite University, Berlin, Germany
  • Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Cohort-study on the Incidence of Adrenal Crisis in Patients With Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Aug 18, 2010
Registry last updated
Jan 6, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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