Study aims to uncover hidden hormone failure in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT00156767
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at how the adrenal glands work in people who are critically ill, such as those with sepsis. Adrenal insufficiency may affect up to 77% of ICU patients, but current tests are not reliable. Researchers will measure hormone levels in 225 participants, including healthy volunteers, to develop better diagnostic methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better diagnostic tests for adrenal insufficiency in critically ill patients, helping doctors identify and treat the condition more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not change current practices without further research.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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