Study aims to clarify adrenal issues in ICU patients

NCT ID NCT00156767

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at how the adrenal glands work in 225 critically ill patients, including those with sepsis. The goal was to better understand adrenal insufficiency, a common but poorly defined condition in the ICU. Researchers measured hormone levels to help develop better diagnostic tests for the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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