Status:
COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis Adrenal Recovery Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Edinburgh
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adrenal Insufficiency
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Cortisol is a naturally occurring stress hormone, made by the adrenal glands in response to hormones produced by the pituitary and hypothalamus. Man-made forms of cortisol ('steroids', for example pre...
Detailed Description
Cortisol is a naturally occurring stress hormone. It is made by the adrenal glands in response to hormones produced by the pituitary and hypothalamus. Man-made forms of cortisol ('steroids', for examp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment with prednisone via COBRA light regime
- Age over 18
Exclusion
- Adrenal or pituitary disease
- Alcohol intake over 21 units/week
- Shift work (night shifts)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 10 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 29 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
7 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03294876
Start Date
October 10 2018
End Date
February 29 2020
Last Update
May 8 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Metabolic Unit, Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, Crewe Road
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH4 2XU