Hyperpituitarism
MONDO:0006793Disease of the glandular, anterior portion of the pituitary (pituitary gland, anterior) resulting in hypersecretion of adenohypophyseal hormones such as growth hormone; prolactin; thyrotropin; luteinizing hormone; follicle stimulating hormone ; and adrenocorticotropic hormone. Hyperpituitarism usually is caused by a functional adenoma.
62 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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 pill could tame rare growth disorder without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called paltusotine in 111 adults with acromegaly, a condition causing abnormal growth due to high hormone levels. Participants are not currently on other treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug safely lowers insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a pill replace needles for acromegaly?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called paltusotine for people with acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. Participants had their disease under control with standard injections and were randomly assigned to receive either paltusotine or a placebo. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New pill shows promise for controlling acromegaly Long-Term
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of an oral medication called paltusotine for people with acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. About 43 adults who finished a previous related study will take the drug and be monitored for …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New scan could replace invasive test for Cushing's disease diagnosis
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new, non-invasive PET-MRI scan to the standard invasive test (IPSS) for finding pituitary tumors in people with Cushing's disease. About 43 adults with confirmed Cushing's will get both tests to see which is more accurate. The goal is to make diagnosis safer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Saliva test could replace complex procedures for Cushing's diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to see if a simple, inexpensive saliva test can accurately diagnose Cushing's syndrome, a condition where the body makes too much cortisol. Researchers will compare two automated saliva test methods in 380 adults who are already being checked for the condition. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Cushing's disease study in western france withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to look back at the health of people with Cushing's disease in Western France between 1990 and 2015. The goal was to find out how many patients went into remission and how many had their disease come back after their first surgery. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pituitary patients followed for years to uncover key outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1500 patients with pituitary gland disorders to see how they fare over time, whether treated with medication, surgery, or just monitoring. Researchers will track tumor regrowth after surgery to find clues that predict recurrence. The goal is to learn, not to te…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to compare generic vs. brand cabergoline
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks if a new version of cabergoline tablets works the same as the standard version in 72 healthy Chinese adults aged 18-45. Participants take one dose of each version under fasting or after a meal, with blood tests to measure drug levels. The goal is to confirm bioe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 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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Simple blood test may predict Parkinson's progression
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether prolactin (a hormone) and certain inflammation markers in the blood are linked to how severe Parkinson's disease is. Researchers will measure these in 300 people with Parkinson's and compare them to standard disease severity scores. The goal is to find…
Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:12 UTC
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300 volunteers help create medical image bank for science
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers MRI, CT, and ultrasound images from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to build a collection for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to make medical images available to scientists for advancing…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:28 UTC