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Jugular Vein Sampling for Hormone Levels for the Diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome

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

Petrosal Sinus Sampling Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Cushing Syndrome Internal Jugular Vein Sampling Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Stimulation

ClinConnect Summary

Sampling from the inferior petrosal sinuses for ACTH levels differentiates Cushing disease from the ectopic ACTH syndrome in nearly all patients. Patients with corticotroph tumors have a petrosal-to-peripheral ACTH gradient of 2 or more, while patients with other causes of Cushing syndrome have lower gradients. Bilateral petrosal sinus sampling also often provides useful information on lateralization of the adenoma for the neurosurgeon. The widespread application of inferior petrosal sinus sampling has been limited by concerns about potential complications and by technical failures in the h...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Patients with the following characteristics may be included in the protocol:
  • Age 18-75 years.
  • Evidence of Cushing syndrome. Evidence to suggest overactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, such as increased urinary excretion of glucocorticoids or lack of suppressibility with low doses of dexamethasone in conjunction with clinical features, will be sought prior to admission.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Patients will be excluded from entry to the protocol if:
  • A clear-cut pituitary tumor is present on T1-weighted conventional pituitary MR scan.
  • There is any contraindication to catheterization. Patients with known reaction to contrast material will be excluded from this elective study if they have a strong history of previous contrast media reaction and cannot be studied safely by giving medical prophylaxis before the procedure.
  • The patient is pregnant.
  • Combined blood withdrawal during the six weeks preceding the study exceeds 450 ml, or if hematocrit at entry is less than 33%.
  • Because of the increased risk of morbidity caused by contrast dyes in patients with a renal dysfunction, patients with a creatinine greater than 1.3 mg/dl will be excluded.
  • Patients with a diastolic blood pressure persistently greater than 100 mm Hg (with or without medication) will be excluded from sampling procedures.
  • They have had radiation exposure during the previous year that represents a significant additive risk in combination with the expected doses in this protocol. Patients and their doctors will be questioned about their exposure to radiation before they are accepted into the protocol.
  • For the questionnaire only, patients who do not speak and read English will be excluded. This instrument has not been validated in non-English speakers.

Trial Officials

Lynnette K Nieman, M.D.

Principal Investigator

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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

People applied

Timeline

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