Prolactinoma drug doses face off: which is better for your metabolism?

NCT ID NCT07045935

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how different doses of the drug cabergoline affect blood sugar control in people with prolactinoma, a type of pituitary tumor. Researchers will randomly assign 60 adults to different treatment strategies and measure their glucose levels after a sugar drink. The goal is to find the best dose to manage the tumor while keeping metabolism healthy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Cabergoline (a dopamine agonist drug)

What this could lead to

If successful, this trial could help doctors choose the best cabergoline dose to manage prolactinoma while minimizing negative effects on blood sugar.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (60 people) comparing different doses of an existing drug, not testing a new cure. Results may not apply to all patients, and cabergoline can cause side effects like nausea or dizziness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperprolactinemia prolactin deficiency, isolated prolactin-producing pituitary gland adenoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Hospital Basel, Dept. of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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