Ectopic Cushing syndrome
MONDO:0020527A form of ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome caused by excess secretion of ACTH by a benign or, more often, malignant non-pituitary tumor.
Also known as: Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion, adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion syndrome, ectopic ACTH secreting tumor, ectopic ACTH secreting tumour, ectopic Cushing syndrome, occult ectopic ACTH secretion, paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New PET scans could unmask hidden tumors in rare hormone disorder
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares advanced PET scans (68Ga-DOTATATE and F-DOPA) with standard imaging to locate hidden tumors causing ectopic Cushing syndrome. About 80 adults with this condition will undergo multiple scans over time. The goal is to see which scan or combination best finds the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could shed light on adrenal cholesterol
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special radioactive tracer called [18F]FNP-59 to see if it can safely and clearly show cholesterol activity in the adrenal gland using PET scans. About 24 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and those with known adrenal problems. The goal is to …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Benjamin Viglianti • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Cushing's patients wanted for Long-Term health tracking study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not testing a new treatment. Instead, it follows 300 people aged 14 and older with Cushing's syndrome to collect data on their health before and after standard treatments like surgery, medication, or radiation. The goal is to build a registry that helps doctors unde…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC