Search / Trial NCT00001595

An Investigation of Pituitary Tumors and Related Hypothalmic Disorders

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

Trial Information

Current as of July 27, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Developmental Defect Oncogenesis Evaluation And Management Psychological Cushing Disease Natural History

Description

Study Description:<TAB> This protocol aims to evaluate subjects with tumors of the hypothalamic pituitary unit to: identify genetic components of pituitary and hypothalamic oncogenesis, to develop new clinical studies for the recognition and therapy of pituitary tumors, and to investigate the psychological effects of cortisol secretion. Objectives:<TAB> Primary Objective: To collect peripheral blood DNA samples and tumor tissues and examine the molecular genetics of the specimens, in an effort to elucidate developmental pathways leading to pituitary gland oncogenesis and/or other defect...

Gender

All

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Male or female, aged 3 years to 70 years
  • Evidence for the existence of a tumor of the hypothalamic-pituitary unit, as indicated by previously obtained imaging studies or biochemical investigation of the hypothalamohypophyseal function.
  • Family members (any age) of patients with a family history of tumors and who will agree to participate in the DNA/linkage analysis study.
  • Member of a kindred suspected of having an inherited form of pituitary neoplasia, as evidenced by results of a patient enrolled in this protocol.
  • Ability of subject or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR)) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • 1. Pregnancy.

Attachments

readout_NCT00001595_2024-07-27.pdf

4.5 MB

NCT00001595_study_protocol.pdf

4.5 MB

About company

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

ongoing

Reviews (48)

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