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

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Metabolic Unit, Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, Crewe Road

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH4 2XU