Active clinical trials for "Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital"

The purpose of this study is to gather safety and effectiveness information about a new formulation of Hydrocortisone (Chronocort®) used to treat patients with a disease called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Hydrocortisone is the man-made version of the hormone cortisol, which is released in the body following a regular daily pattern. The objective of the study is to measure the levels of hydrocortisone that are absorbed into the bloodstream once Chronocort® is taken and what affects it has on other hormones in the body. Since Chronocort® is anticipated to mimic the same release pattern of cortisol in the body, it is hoped that patients with CAH will be treated more effectively to manage their disease.

The purpose of this study is to determine if dexamethasone given at night is a more effective treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia in young children than standard three times per day hydrocortisone. Our hypothesis is that nocturnal dexamethasone will lead to more efficient suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. We performed a cross-over trial comparing hormonal control during two 24-hour hospitalizations, one on hydrocortisone and one on nocturnal dexamethasone.

This study will test the ability of extended release nifedipine (Procardia XL), a blood pressure medication, to permit a decrease in the dose of glucocorticoid medication children take to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

This is a Phase 2 study of SPR001 for the treatment of classic CAH that will provide 12 weeks of open-label treatment to eligible subjects.

This is a Phase 2, open-label, multiple-dose, dose-escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of NBI-74788 in up to 30 adult female and male subjects (18 to 50 years of age) with a documented medical diagnosis of classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The study will include a sequential-cohort design with four NBI-74788 dosing regimens, with each regimen administered for 14 days.

Subjects completing study DIUR-005 and those who have already completed study DIUR-003 will be offered the opportunity either to continue Chronocort® therapy or to switch from their current glucocorticoid therapy to Chronocort® in this open-label study.

This is a Phase 2 multicenter, single-blind, multiple dose study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of orally administered ATR-101 in subjects with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Treatment duration will range from a minimum of approximately 2 months to 6 months per subject. A subject may receive a minimum of one dose level or up to a maximum of 5 dose levels, in sequentially increasing dose strengths. Each dose level will last 28 days.

Transition from paediatric to adult endocrinology is a challenge for adolescents, families and doctors. Up to 25% of young adults with chronic endocrine disorders are lost to follow-up ('drop-out') once the young adult moves out of paediatric care. Non-attendance and sub-optimal medical self-management can lead to serious and expensive medical complications. In a pilot study, adolescents suggested the use of e-technology to become more involved in the transition process. The investigators have designed and developed the YESS! game, a tool to help improve medical self-management in adolescents with chronic endocrine disorders. The hypothesis is that adolescents playing the YESS! game will show a larger increase in self-management score during the first year of transition and will have a lower drop-out rate at the adult endocrine outpatient clinic (OPC), compared to adolescents who do not play the game.

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is located in the abdomen and produces small amounts of hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen. These hormones help control blood pressure, protect the body, and maintain good health, especially during development. People with CAH do not make enough cortisol and aldosterone, and make too much androgen. This can lead to serious medical problems. The standard treatment is to take pills that mimic the effects of cortisol and aldosterone. However, treatment with pills can have long-term side effects because of the higher doses needed, and may not work well for some people. A possible new treatment for CAH is to use a pump to deliver cortisol under the skin. Similar pumps are often used to give insulin to people with diabetes. Researchers think that a cortisol pump might be able to help the body use the cortisol more effectively than taking pills. They want to compare the results of a cortisol pump and standard pill treatments for CAH. Objectives: - To compare the effectiveness of a cortisol pump with standard cortisol pill therapy for CAH. Eligibility: - Men and women at least 18 years of age who have CAH (see more details in Eligibility section below). Design: This study will involve four inpatient hospital stays at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD over 6 months (spaced 2 months apart). The first and last stays will last about 5 days. The second and third stays will last about 3 days. Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. Blood and urine samples will be collected. At the first study visit, participants will provide regular blood and urine samples. They will also have imaging studies. These studies will look at the bones, fat, and muscles in the abdomen and pelvis. Participants will receive a cortisol pump during the first visit. They will be shown how to use the pump. They will also learn what to do, if they need to take extra "stress dose" cortisol pills. At the second and third visits, the cortisol dose given with the pump will be adjusted as needed. Blood and urine samples will also be collected. No imaging studies are scheduled for these visits. The last study visit will have the same tests as the first visit. Participants will be offered the chance to continue with the pump treatment for 1 more year, or go back to their standard pill treatment. Study type: Interventional non-randomized trial Official title: A Pilot Study Assessing the use of Continuous Subcutaneous Hydrocortisone Infusion In the Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Estimated enrollment: 8 Study Start Date: May 2013 Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2016 Sponsoring Institute: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development <TAB>ELIGIBILITY Inclusion criteria Men and women 18 years of age or older with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21-Hydroxylase deficiency) High adrenal androgens in the blood, and One or more of the following conditions: obesity, fatty liver, risk for diabetes, low bone mass, inability to tolerate cortisol pills Exclusion criteria Pregnancy Breast feeding Use of inhaled or oral steroids for diseases other than CAH Use of estrogen-containing birth control pills Use of medicines that cross-react with hydrocortisone Use of stress dose steroids for illness during the last 30 days prior to joining the study

The purpose of this study is to develop a more physiological approach to the management of children and adolescents with salt wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. We will administer the glucocorticosteroid via insulin infusion pump to see whether this treatment will improve the serum hormone concentrations.