HYPERCORTISOLISM

This study compares a new, less invasive procedure called EUS-RFA to standard surgery for treating left-sided adrenal tumors that cause high blood pressure and other hormone-related issues. About 60 participants will receive the new procedure, which uses a thin tube inserted thro…

This phase 2 study tests a radioactive tracer called [68Ga]Ga-PentixaFor to see if it can better identify adrenal tumors that produce excess hormones like aldosterone or cortisol. About 80 adults with known adrenal tumors and high hormone levels will receive the tracer before a P…

This study tests a new, radiation-free ultrasound technology called REMS to measure bone density in children aged 5 to 18 who have conditions that weaken bones, such as brittle bone disease or osteoporosis. The goal is to see if REMS can work as well as the standard X-ray method …

This study will check how common a condition called hypercortisolism (too much of the stress hormone cortisol) is in people with type 2 diabetes that is hard to control despite standard treatments. Researchers will also see if cortisol levels in saliva are linked to blood sugar c…