Assessment of Metabolic Complications in Patients With Adrenal Tumors Through Radiological Images

Launched by IRCCS AZIENDA OSPEDALIERO-UNIVERSITARIA DI BOLOGNA · Jan 24, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how adrenal tumors, which are growths on the adrenal glands, might be linked to metabolic complications, such as issues with how the body processes energy. The researchers will analyze CT images that have already been taken of patients who had adrenal tumors and either had surgery to remove them or were diagnosed as benign (non-cancerous). By looking at these images, the study aims to better understand the relationship between adrenal tumors and metabolic health.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 18 years old and have had an adrenal tumor diagnosed between January 1, 2000, and May 30, 2023. They should have undergone surgery to remove the tumor or have a benign tumor that has shown no changes over time. Participants will need to provide consent for their CT images to be used in the research. Since this study is looking at past patient data, there are no additional treatments or procedures involved, making it a safe way to contribute to important research without any direct risks to participants.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥18 years
• • Patients with adrenal tumor who underwent adrenectomy surgery from 1-1-2000 to 30-5-2023, performed according to clinical necessity and indications of international guidelines,with availability of histologic diagnosis or adrenal tumor that did not undergo adrenectomy surgery with diagnosis of benignity confirmed by radiologic stability at 6-12 months after first finding(as indicated in guidelines)
• • Availability of radiological images in DICOM format of abdominal CT scan in which the adrenal tumor is first described, obtained on the date of first evaluation at the participating center (necessarily before surgery for patients undergoing adrenectomy)
• • Signature of informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • none