New blood test for adrenal nodule diagnosis
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new method (using a blood test that measures steroid hormones) to better diagnose whether adrenal nodules are causing mild hormone problems. It may help doctors decide if you need treatment or just monitoring.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You have one or more adrenal nodules (bumps on your adrenal glands) that are at least 1 cm in size.
- Your nodules do not cause obvious hormone problems (like too much cortisol).
- You have not used corticosteroid medicines (like prednisone, asthma inhalers, or skin creams) in the past 6 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a serious infection or other life-threatening condition at the time of blood draw.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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