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Metabolic Effects of Acute Cortisol Withdrawal in Adrenal Failure

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Addison Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT00442390
Lead Sponsor
University of Aarhus
Brief Summary

Effects of adrenal steroids is generelly drawn from studies of hypercortisolism. The effects of physiological cortisol substitution and withdrawal is studied and related to the clinical syndrome of adrenal insufficiency.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Female adrenal failure
  • Age 18-50
  • Written informed content
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Cancer
  • Thromboembolic events
  • Pregnancy and lactation
  • Heart disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
insulin sensitivity
local protein turnover
whole body protein turnover
glucose metabolism
serum metabolites
serum hormone levels
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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