Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Once Daily Hydrocortisone Treatment

Last updated: March 21, 2022
Sponsor: Federico II University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

4

Condition

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Male Hormonal Deficiencies/abnormalities

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03760835
140/16
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a controlled, open study designed to compare the effects of dual-release hydrocortisone preparations versus conventional glucocorticoid therapy on clinical, anthropometric parameters, metabolic syndrome, hormonal profile, bone status, quality of life, reproductive, sexual and psychological functions and treatment compliance in patients affected by congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 OH deficiency.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • males and females aged >18 years;
  • established diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in congenital adrenal hyperplasia dueto 21-hydroxylase deficiency;
  • stably treated with conventional glucocorticoids, available to change their regimenaccording to random allocation
  • written informed consent/assent to participate in the study in compliance with localregulations.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • clinical or laboratory signs of severe cerebral, respiratory, hepatobiliary orpancreatic diseases, renal dysfunction, gastrointestinal emptying, or motilitydisturbances (i.e. chronic diarrhea), significant psychiatric illnesses;
  • history of/or current alcohol and/or drug abuse;
  • night shift workers;
  • underlying diseases that could necessitate treatment with glucocorticoids;
  • therapies with hepatic enzyme induction drugs interfering with glucocorticoidkinetics, or immunosuppressive steroid therapy;
  • patients with a documented intolerance/known hypersensitivity to dual releasehydrocortisone;
  • vulnerable populations, such as elderly, cancer patients, pregnant and lactatingwomen;
  • history of non-compliance to medical regimens, or potentially unreliable patients

Study Design

Total Participants: 150
Study Start date:
August 11, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2023

Study Description

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by cortisol and in some cases aldosterone deficiency, associated with androgen excess. Treatment goals are to replace cortisol deficiency, to control androgen levels, while avoiding the adverse effects of exogenous glucocorticoids. A variety of glucocorticoid treatments have been used in an attempt to control the overnight increase in adrenal androgens. However, there is no consensus on the optimum management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia adults. Current evidence in patients with adrenal insufficiency suggests that the inability of current regimens to replace physiological circadian cortisol levels, leads to adverse clinical outcomes, including metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, increased risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, bone and immune alterations, sleep disturbances and quality of life impairment. Moreover, the risk for poor treatment compliance, in case of multiple daily doses treatment regimens, should not be excluded. In this trial a dual-release hydrocortisone preparation, that been able to mimic the circadian pattern of circulating cortisol, was studied in patients with adrenal insufficiency due to congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

All patients with a diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, irrespective of glucocorticoid treatment, are eligible for the inclusion in the study and may be asked to participate in the study. Patients are followed during the course of routine clinical practice for the duration of time that the study is active.

ARM1: Conventional glucocorticoid therapy is continued as before entering the study

ARM2: Dual release hydrocortisone oral tablets is administered once-daily in the fasting state. The dose is kept the same as patients had before entering the trial.

Connect with a study center

  • Federico II University

    Naples, 80131
    Italy

    Active - Recruiting

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