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Evaluation of Patients With Endocrine-Related Conditions

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC), April 2008

Sponsored by: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005664
  Purpose

This study will evaluate patients with a variety of endocrine disorders in order to 1) learn more about conditions that affect the endocrine glands (glands that secrete hormones) and 2) to train physicians in endocrinology.

Patients of all ages with endocrine-related conditions may be eligible for evaluation under this protocol. Those enrolled may be required to provide blood, saliva, urine or stool samples, and to undergo ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland, ovaries or testes, adrenal glands or other parts of the body. Laboratory or X-ray studies may be done for diagnostic or treatment purposes. In some cases, patients will receive medical or surgical treatment for their disorder. Patients and family members of patients with a hereditary disorder may be asked to provide a blood sample for genetic analysis.


Condition
Endocrine Disease
Glucose Intolerance
Hyperinsulinemia
Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity
Type II Diabetes Mellitus

MedlinePlus related topics:   Diabetes    Endocrine Diseases    Obesity    Obesity in Children   

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:   Observational
Official Title:   Evaluation of Patients With Endocrine-Related Conditions

Further study details as provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):

Estimated Enrollment:   1500
Study Start Date:   May 2000

Detailed Description:

This protocol is designed to allow inpatient and outpatient evaluation of patients with a variety of endocrine disorders for purposes of research and physician education in our accredited endocrinology training programs, and to allow for small pilot studies in normal volunteers. The research-directed evaluations may include blood, saliva, urine or stool samples, and/or ultrasound examinations. In some patients with endocrine disorders, laboratory or radiological studies will be performed to confirm the diagnosis or to aid in the management of the patient, as would be done in current clinical practice. In some cases, the patient will receive medical or surgical treatment for their disorder. The purpose of these evaluations or treatments will be to support our clinical training or research missions.

  Eligibility
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No

Criteria
  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Patients of all ages with endocrine-related conditions will be eligible for this protocol.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Unstable patients and patients with severe organ failure that may affect/limit the endocrine work-up and exhaust Clinical Center and/or NICHD resources will be excluded.

Hematologic abnormalities: platelets less than 100,000 cells/mm(3), hemoglobin less than 10 mg/dl and/or WBC less than 3,000 cells/mm(3).

Cardiovascular disorders: Clinical evidence of congestive heart failure, unstable angina.

Hepatic/Renal Dysfunction: Severe hepatic insufficiency (SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin) greater than 200% of the upper limit of normal); serum creatinine greater than 2.0 mg/dl.

Respiratory distress: Ventilator-dependent patients.

Advanced and/or multiple non-endocrine disorders.

  Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00005664

Contacts
Contact: Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office     (800) 411-1222     prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov    
Contact: TTY     1-866-411-1010    

Locations
United States, Maryland
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike     Recruiting
      Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

Sponsors and Collaborators
  More Information

NIH Clinical Center Detailed Web Page  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site
 

Study ID Numbers:   000127, 00-CH-0127
First Received:   May 17, 2000
Last Updated:   July 18, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:   NCT00005664
Health Authority:   United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Hormones  
Training  
Endocrine Related Conditions  
Endocrine Dysfunction  
Early Pubertal Development  

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Obesity
Metabolic Diseases
Glucose Intolerance
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrine System Diseases
Overweight
Body Weight
Hyperinsulinism
Signs and Symptoms
Hyperglycemia
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Nutrition Disorders
Overnutrition
Endocrinopathy
Metabolic disorder
Glucose Metabolism Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 21, 2008




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