ACROMEGALY

This study tested a monthly injection called CAM2029 (octreotide) in 135 adults with acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and keeps hormone levels under control over 12 months. Participants had already been …

This study tested whether a three-week ketogenic diet could improve hormone and metabolic measures in 26 adults with active acromegaly, compared to a Mediterranean diet. Participants followed each diet for three weeks, with a two-week break in between. The main goal was to see ch…

This study looked at whether a standard glucose tolerance test (drinking a sugary solution) can reliably diagnose acromegaly, a condition caused by too much growth hormone. Researchers tested 109 people, some with acromegaly and some without, giving them two glucose tests and one…

This study tested a new software tool called ACRODAT that helps doctors track disease activity in people with acromegaly. The tool looks at five key factors like hormone levels, symptoms, and quality of life. Researchers compared patients whose doctors used ACRODAT to those recei…

This study followed 20 adults with acromegaly for one year after pituitary surgery. Researchers measured growth hormone and related substances at several time points to see if early test results could predict whether the disease goes into remission. The goal is to find better way…