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Adrenal Functions in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Interventions
Drug: Tetracosactin
Registration Number
NCT00598377
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University
Brief Summary

We aimed to evaluate the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) patients. Twenty two ADPKD patients and 27 healthy subjects were enrolled.

Detailed Description

CONTEXT: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common hereditary kidney disease and extrarenal manifestations may be observed in many organ systems. Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis in patients with ADPKD was not evaluated extensively.

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis in ADPKD patients.

METHODS: Twenty two ADPKD patients and 27 healthy subjects were enrolled. Basal dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS) levels and cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone responses to low dose short adrenocorticotropin stimulation test were assessed. Correlation analyses of these parameters with glomerular filtration rates, renal volumes and pain characteristics in patients with ADPKD were done.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
49
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy subjects
  • Diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Exclusion Criteria
  • A glomerular filtration rate below 60 ml/min
  • History of recent major surgery
  • Systemic infections with fever
  • Significant hirsutism (Ferriman Gallwey score≥8)
  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  • Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  • Systemic corticosteroid use (including previous use)
  • Topical corticosteroid use
  • Menstrual irregularity
  • History of thromboembolism
  • Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension
  • History of psychosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • History of hypersensitivity to tetracosactin

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
2TetracosactinHealthy subjects
1TetracosactinPatients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inadequate response to tetracosactin infusion30 and 60 minutes after the drug is administered
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Univetsity, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine

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Istanbul, Turkey

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