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
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