Saliva test could spot hormone disorders faster
NCT ID NCT07168122
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study will measure salivary cortisol in 220 healthy adults and people with Cushing's syndrome or adrenal insufficiency. The goal is to establish normal reference ranges and find the best cut-off values for diagnosis. Researchers will compare two lab methods to see which works better.
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 improve how doctors diagnose Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency using a simple saliva test.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200233, China
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