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Copeptin in the Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus. The CoSIP-Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, BASEL, SWITZERLAND · Sep 22, 2008

Trial Information

Current as of May 07, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Copeptin Diabetes Insipidus Diagnostic Marker Vasopressin Antidiuretic Hormone (Adh)

ClinConnect Summary

Background:

Plasma arginine vasopressin (AVP) measurement is recommended for the differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus and polydipsia. However, AVP measurement is cumbersome. AVP is derived from a larger precursor peptide along with copeptin, which is a more stable peptide directly mirroring the production of AVP. Copeptin can be assayed readily in plasma.

Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of copeptin levels in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of diabetes insipidus.

Design: Prospective, observational multicenter study.

Setting: Department of Endocrinology, Universi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • All patients \> 18 years who are tested for the diagnosis of DI because of a history of polyuria (\> 40 ml/kg per 24 hours) in the presence of polydipsia Patients with known DI will be contacted whether they agree to participate in the study and to undergo again a water deprivation test to measure copeptin to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Polyuria of other origin, i.e. prostate hyperplasia, diabetes mellitus.
  • Pregnancy
  • The investigators do not perform the water deprivation test in patients with: \*renal insufficiency
  • uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
  • hypovolemia of any cause
  • uncorrected deficiency of adrenal or thyroid hormones
  • No informed consent

About University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

The University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, is a leading academic medical center renowned for its commitment to cutting-edge research and innovative patient care. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the hospital leverages its extensive expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to advance medical knowledge and therapeutic options across various disciplines. With a collaborative approach that integrates clinical practice and scientific inquiry, the University Hospital Basel fosters an environment conducive to rigorous clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficacy. Its strategic focus on patient-centered research aims to translate scientific discoveries into tangible health solutions, benefiting both local and global communities.

Locations

Basel, , Switzerland

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Mirjam Christ-Crain, Prof. Dr. med.

Principal Investigator

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Timeline

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