Cortisol Response to Adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) in Acute Stress
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2009-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Cortisol deficiency is diagnosed by the adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) stimulation test. This
test measures cortisol levels in the blood before and after giving an injection of ACTH.
Currently, the results of this test can only be reliably interpreted when it is carried out
on people in non-stressful situations. Frequently the test is carried out in hospitalized
patients in stressful situations, giving results that are hard to interpret.
Our study is to first do this test in a non-stressful situation, followed by a repeat test in
a stressful situation, to compare the results and create a set of guidelines for interpreting
the test when it is carried out in stressful situations.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Ottawa
Collaborators:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation