Jenn,
This is up at OHSU. You can call Dr. Samuels directly and inquire about the study. You may need to have an ACTH test run by your doctor, but otherwise I wouldn't be surprised if you qualify. The best part is that if they prove you have Cushings then you can have the surgery there. Actually, the vest best part is that it's all FREE since you're in a study. I've seen Dr. Samuels and she's an excellent doctor, answers her phone, is caring, etc. Enough from me, here's the details:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct....p>Study of Hypercortisolism in Cushing's Syndrome and Stress-Induced Pseudo-Cushing's Syndrome
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Oregon Health Sciences University
Purpose
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether Cushing's syndrome and stress-induced pseudo-Cushing's syndrome can be differentiated by evaluating endogenous corticotropin-releasing hormone activity.
Condition
Cushing Syndrome
MEDLINEplus related topics: Adrenal Gland Disorders; Circulatory Disorders
Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Screening
Further Study Details:
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients undergo a 30-hour infusion of deuterated cortisol with peripheral and petrosal vein measurements of adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) and corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). Patients also have a 2-day, low-dose dexamethasone suppression test. Patients with ACTH tumors are referred for pituitary surgery as indicated. Patients without Cushing's syndrome are entered as controls. During scheduled radiologic procedures, these subjects undergo ACTH and CRH sampling from the petrosal vein or cavernous sinus following a deuterated cortisol infusion.
Eligibility
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Participants: Healthy Volunteers and Patients
Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: Suspected adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome No pregnant women Effective contraception required of fertile women
Expected Total Enrollment: 40
Location and Contact Information
Oregon
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, 97201-3098, United States; Recruiting
Mary H. Samuels 503-494-5242
Study chairs or principal investigators
Mary H. Samuels, Study Chair
Oregon Health Sciences University
More Information
Study ID Numbers 199/11902; OHSU-3324
NLM Identifier NCT00004343
Date study started October 1999
Record last reviewed December 1999