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Prospective Study on the Incidence of Adrenal Crisis in Patients With Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency

Information source: University of Wuerzburg
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Condition(s) targeted: Adrenal Insufficiency

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: University of Wuerzburg

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Bruno Allolio, MD, Study Chair, Affiliation: University of Wuerzburg

Summary

Prospective study to evaluate incidence, causes and potential risk factors for adrenal crisis in patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency.

Clinical Details

Official title: Prospective Cohort-study on the Incidence of Adrenal Crisis in Patients With Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency

Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Primary outcome: incidence of adrenal crisis

Secondary outcome: mortality

Detailed description: This is a prospective study following patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency by contacting them every 6 months via questionnaires and telephone. QUestionnaires assess incidence and causes of adrenal crisis, frequency of hospitalization.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- chronic primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency requiring glucocorticoid

substitution therapy Exclusion Criteria:

- adrenocortical carcinoma

- long term glucocorticoid treatment above 7. 5 mg prednisone equivalent dose for other

reasons than adrenal insufficiency

- age < 18 years

Locations and Contacts

University of Berlin, Berlin D-10117, Germany

University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg D-97080, Germany

Additional Information

Starting date: February 2007
Last updated: January 3, 2014

Page last updated: August 20, 2015

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