The Observational Study of Growth Hormone-secreting Pituitary Tumors

• Conditions: Acromegaly; Pituitary Tumor

• Registration Number: NCT01368133
• Lead Sponsor: Huashan Hospital

Brief Summary

The major purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes of multiple organs in patients with growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumors before and after surgery. Plasma, DNA samples and pituitary tumor tissues will be kept for further analysis.

Detailed Description

Multiple organs or systems will be affected by excessive growth hormones in patients with acromegaly. The major purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes before and after the pituitary surgery.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-05
• Study First Submitted: 2011-06-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-06-06
• Study First Posted: 2011-06-07
• Status Verified: 2013-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-09-24
• Last Update Posted: 2013-09-26
• Primary Completion: 2013-12
• Study Completion: 2013-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Clinical diagnosis of acromegaly
• > 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Huashan Hospital; 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China