Adrenal cortex disorder
MONDO:0002816A disease involving the adrenal cortex.
Also known as: adrenal cortex disease, adrenal cortex disease or disorder, disease of adrenal cortex, disease or disorder of adrenal cortex, disorder of adrenal cortex
160 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare hormone disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how the drug crinecerfont works in babies under 2 years old with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body can't make certain hormones properly. The goal is to measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. Only 7 infants a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: drug targets tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for CAH: drug may slash steroid use
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crinecerfont in adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that requires lifelong steroid treatment. The goal is to see if crinecerfont can safely reduce the daily steroid dose needed while keeping hormone levels u…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery shows promise for rare abdominal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery can help people with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that has spread within the belly. About 30 participants will have surgery to remove visible tumors, followed by a wash of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a gene test pick the right blood pressure pill for black patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug eplerenone works better than amlodipine for controlling high blood pressure in Black adults who carry a specific gene variant (LSD1 risk allele). About 300 participants will follow a controlled diet and take escalating doses of one of the two dru…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of cushing syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of relacorilant, a drug for people with Cushing syndrome. It includes 125 adults who previously completed a relacorilant study and may benefit from continued treatment. Researchers will track side effects over time to see if the drug is sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug tested against rare adrenal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 39 people with advanced adrenocortical carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. Participants receive pembrolizumab and are monitored for tumor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers? drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two drugs, sunitinib and temsirolimus, in 137 people with advanced rare tumors that have no cure. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take one of the two drugs, and researchers measure how long the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug E7386 tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called E7386 in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants have tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Rare cancer hope: immune drug shows promise in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called pembrolizumab in 157 people with rare cancers that had spread or couldn't be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune system attack the cancer. The main goal was to see how many patients were alive and their cancer hadn't grown after 27…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough adrenal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in 30 adults with advanced adrenal cortical carcinoma that has worsened after standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or slow the cancer. Participants receive the drugs intravenously…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Center, Korea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, can shrink tumors in people with rare cancers of the urinary or reproductive systems. About 100 adults with advanced disease that cannot be removed by surgery are taking part. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to free patients from daily steroids for rare adrenal disorder
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a gene therapy called BBP-631 for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that forces patients to take daily steroids. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene. Only 8 adults are enrolled…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adrenas Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New device aims to stop aneurysm growth without open surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called the Nectero EAST System in 46 people with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The goal is to see if it is safe and can stop the aneurysm from growing, reducing the need for major surgery. Participants receive the device through a catheter, and d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nectero Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a drug tame excess cortisol? new trial tests metyrapone
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether metyrapone, a drug that lowers cortisol production, is safe and effective for people with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). About 30 participants will take the drug for a period, and researchers will track side effects and cortisol levels…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New DNA reader cracks tough genetic mysteries
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new DNA-reading technology called ultra-long read sequencing to find hidden genetic changes that standard tests miss. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 15 patients with known or suspected genetic variants in difficult-to-read DNA regions. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Non-invasive scan could replace risky procedure for adrenal tumor diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special PET scan (11C-Metomidate) to better identify adrenal tumors that cause high blood pressure and can be cured with surgery. About 100 adults with suspected adrenal-related hypertension will receive the scan, which is non-invasive and may replace the curre…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Changi General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New imaging methods could transform PMR diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study explores whether ultrasound and PET/CT scans can more accurately diagnose and monitor polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition causing muscle pain and inflammation. Researchers will follow 98 adults over 50 suspected of having PMR, using imaging at key points during t…
Sponsor: Kresten Krarup Keller • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Quick therapy after rape may stop PTSD before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a blood test predict who will get diabetes from steroids?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find genetic and metabolic markers that explain why some people develop diabetes, high blood pressure, or bone loss from glucocorticoids while others do not. Researchers will analyze blood and urine samples from up to 600 participants, including those with exce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists search for keys to unlock immune attack on rare adrenal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is not testing a new drug, but rather doing the early science needed to develop one. Researchers are looking for the right targets (antigens) on adrenocortical carcinoma cells and studying how the tumor suppresses the immune system. The goal is to find a way to create …
Sponsor: University of Wuerzburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden side effects of common adrenal cancer drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 people with adrenocortical carcinoma who are taking mitotane as their first treatment. The goal is to carefully record all side effects, including ones that are not well understood. By collecting this data, researchers hope to improve how side effects are m…
Sponsor: University of Wuerzburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Do some Addison's patients still make their own hormones? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how many people with Addison's disease still produce small amounts of adrenal hormones like cortisol, even years after diagnosis. Researchers will test 200 adults in Norway and Sweden using blood and urine samples. The goal is to see if this leftover function …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bergen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists dig into old records to unlock secrets of rare adrenal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records from 1,000 people with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC), a rare and serious cancer. Researchers want to see how factors like age, sex, race, and tumor burden relate to survival and treatment response. No new treatments are given; instead, th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Gene clue could lead to surgical cure for some high blood pressure patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at a specific genetic change found in some people with high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if this change is linked to a condition called primary aldosteronism, which can sometimes be cured with surgery. About 76 men from a larger Swedish health study wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Online video aims to ease tough transition for teens with rare hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to see if a self-paced virtual education video could help adolescents and young adults (ages 16-22) with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) become more independent in managing their health. Participants would have been split into two groups: one watching …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hormone clues: could a simple diet test unlock secrets of high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 100 adults aged 35-70 with mildly elevated blood pressure to see how their aldosterone hormone system changes over time. Participants will eat special high-salt or low-salt diets for a few days each year to test how their body responds. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Heart risks in adrenal tumor patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 150 patients with functional adrenal tumors to see how their heart and blood pressure change before and after surgery. Researchers will use heart ultrasounds and blood pressure monitoring to understand recovery and risks. The goal is to help doctors choose bett…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Hidden hormone danger: common adrenal tumors may raise heart risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at over 3,600 people with adrenal tumors found by chance. Researchers want to see if mild cortisol excess from these tumors is linked to higher risk of death or heart problems like heart attack and stroke. Participants had a simple overnight dexamethasone test to…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:16 UTC