Primary adrenal insufficiency
MONDO:0015128A hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to release adequate amounts of glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone, 11-deoxycorticosterone), and androgens (dehydroepiandrosterone) to meet physiologic needs, despite release of ACTH from the pituitary.
Also known as: Addison's disease
46 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hormone treatment shows promise for rare adrenal disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a medication called Chronocort in 76 people aged 16 and older with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body can't make enough cortisol. Researchers monitored for signs of over- or under-treatment, adrenal crises…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New stent graft aims to fix aneurysms without major surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special stent graft (E-liac) to treat bulges in the iliac artery (aneurysms) without open surgery. 71 patients received the device, sometimes combined with other aortic grafts. The main goal was to prevent aneurysm rupture and death. Researchers tracked succes…
Sponsor: JOTEC GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare hormone disorder
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a new drug called SPR001 in 24 adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that disrupts hormone production. The study aimed to see if SPR001 is safe and can improve hormone control. Participants took multiple doses of t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spruce Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New pill could tame rare hormone disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called atumelnant in 38 adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic condition causing hormone imbalances. The drug works by blocking a hormone receptor to lower excess adrenal hormones. Researchers measured safety, side effects,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Researchers measure breathing, strength, and quality of life in hospitalized endocrine patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study at Uşak University examined 150 adults hospitalized in the endocrinology department. Researchers measured breathing, muscle strength, pain, fatigue, sleep quality, physical activity, balance, and nerve function. The goal was to better understand…
Sponsor: Uşak University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Italian study checks how well newborn screening detects rare hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in Italy. Researchers reviewed medical records of 29 infants diagnosed with classic CAH between 2006 and 2019 to see how accurate the screening was. The goal was to measure the screening's s…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Prenatal steroid for CAH: safe for the brain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study evaluates the long-term cognitive development of children who were exposed to dexamethasone (a steroid) while in the womb because they were at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The goal is to see if the drug causes any thinking or memory problems. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Rare enzyme Disorder's blood pressure mystery probed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study investigated why patients with Cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase (POR) deficiency, a rare genetic condition, often develop high blood pressure and blood vessel damage. Researchers compared 51 participants (patients and healthy controls) using 24-hour blood press…
Sponsor: Ozge Bayrak Demirel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:41 UTC