Search / Trial NCT00001180

Dose Response Relationship for Single Doses of Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) in Normal Volunteers and in Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency

Launched by EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (NICHD) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Cushing Syndrome Psychiatric Hypercortisolism Adrenal Insufficiency Normal Volunteer

ClinConnect Summary

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is a 41 amino acid hypothalamic peptide whose chemical structure has recently been determined after more than two decades of intensive research. This peptide stimulates secretion of ACTH by the corticotroph cells of the pituitary gland. As with the previously discovered hypothalamic hormones, CRH has important diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This study seeks to explore these clinical applications by determining the dose-response relationship for single doses of ovine CRH (oCRH) in normal volunteers and in patients with disorders of the hypothal...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • The normal volunteers are obtained through the NIH volunteer program or are NIH employees. Normal volunteers are in excellent health and are receiving no chronic medications.
  • We now routinely test patients with hypocortisolism or hypercortisolism in our clinic and ward.

About Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health And Human Development (Nichd)

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is a prominent research agency within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of children, families, and individuals across the lifespan. NICHD supports a wide range of clinical trials and research initiatives aimed at understanding the complex biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence human development and health. By fostering innovative research and facilitating collaboration among scientists, healthcare professionals, and communities, NICHD plays a vital role in translating scientific discoveries into effective interventions and policies that enhance child health, reproductive health, and the prevention of diseases.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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