Study Description
Screening
Study Centers
Contact/Consent
Cushing's Disease
Cushing's disease or syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. Many people suffer the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome because they take glucocorticoid hormones such as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other inflammatory diseases, or for immunosuppression after transplantation. Others develop Cushing's syndrome because of overproduction of cortisol by the body. [Source: www.niddk.nih.gov]
Novartis is seeking people to participate in a clinical trial(s) testing the safety
and effectiveness of Novartis products. Novartis recommends that you consult your
doctor before participating in a clinical trial.
How to use this system:
The purpose of this system is to help connect interested study participants with clinical
research centers. The following is a brief outline explaining the main steps involved in
using this system. Please note that every step in this process is optional.
1. Select a clinical trial that you feel best suits your (or the participant's)
health condition.
2. Answer the screening questions to see if you (or the participant) meet
the preliminary qualifications for
the study. The answers to these questions
are not retained by this system.
3. Select a study center to contact for additional information about the
clinical trial.
4. Set up an account and agree to the terms of use for this system.
5. Submit your information to the study center you selected.
6. The study center may contact you and may ask more questions about your
(or the participant's) eligibility
for the study. The study center may invite you
(and the participant if applicable) to travel to the study center
for additional screening tests. Novartis cannot guarantee that you
will be contacted by the study center.
7. If you are eligible to participate in the study, then you will be required
to sign an
informed consent before enrolling in the study. An informed consent
is provided to you to help you understand the clinical trial, the nature of
the medical treatment (if any),
procedures and known risks involved, before you agree to participate in the study.
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Please review the details of the clinical trial(s) listed below and click on the one that you feel best suits
your (or the participant's) condition.
Cushing’s Disease Study CSOM230B2305
The purpose of this clinical research study is to evaluae the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug for participants 18 years of age and older who have ACTH-dependent Cushing’s disease. An “investigational drug” is a drug that is being tested and is not approved for sale in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Trial phase: Phase 3
Participation Duration: Participants will be required to inject themselves twice a day with the study medication and will be asked to visit the study center 17 times over 1 year.
Protocol Number: CSOM230B2305
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