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urea and Cushing's Syndrome

urea has been researched along with Cushing's Syndrome in 9 studies

pseudourea: clinical use; structure
isourea : A carboximidic acid that is the imidic acid tautomer of urea, H2NC(=NH)OH, and its hydrocarbyl derivatives.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily."6.77Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome. ( Biller, BM; Findling, JW; Fleseriu, M; Gross, C; Molitch, ME; Schteingart, DE, 2012)
"Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily."2.77Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome. ( Biller, BM; Findling, JW; Fleseriu, M; Gross, C; Molitch, ME; Schteingart, DE, 2012)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (77.78)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (11.11)29.6817
2010's1 (11.11)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Li, C1
Wang, W1
Summer, SN1
Falk, S1
Schrier, RW1
Fleseriu, M1
Biller, BM1
Findling, JW1
Molitch, ME1
Schteingart, DE1
Gross, C1
WOLFSON, WQ1
DE FILIPPIS, V1
TAYLOR, NM1
SWEENY, DN1
PERGOLA, F1
GALIAN, A1
BERNADES, P1
CACHIN, M1
Hartog, M1
Harrison, RJ1
Joplin, GF1
Slater, JD1
Henkin, RI2
Bradley, DF1
Azzopardi, JG1
Freeman, E1
Poole, G1
Renner, D1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
An Open-label Study of the Efficacy and Safety of CORLUX (Mifepristone) in the Treatment of the Signs and Symptoms of Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome[NCT00569582]Phase 350 participants (Actual)Interventional2007-12-31Completed
Mifepristone Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients Expressing Levels of Progesterone Receptor Isoform A (PRA) Higher Than Those of Isoform B (PRB): Neoadjuvant Therapy.[NCT02651844]20 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-04-30Completed
Treatment of Pituitary Cushing Disease With a Selective CDK Inhibitor, R-roscovitine[NCT02160730]Phase 24 participants (Actual)Interventional2014-05-31Terminated (stopped due to NIH grant ended.)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Decrease in Diastolic Blood Pressure.

Responder is defined as subject with a decrease greater than or equal to 5mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure from baseline to week 24 or last visit. (NCT00569582)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Mifepristone8

Improvement in Diabetes and/or Glucose Intolerance.

Responder is defined as subject with a decrease greater than or equal to 25% in area under the curve for glucose on 2-hour oral glucose test from baseline to week 24 or last visit, for Cushing's patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose tolerance. (NCT00569582)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Mifepristone15

Number of Participants That Experience Changes in Clinical Signs of Hypercortisolemia

The number of participants that achieved a urinary free cortisol level above the upper limit of the normal range but reduced by ≥50% from baseline at week 4. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
R-roscovitine2

Number of Participants That Have a Visible Change in Tumor Size

A visible change in tumor size as determined by the investigator after reviewing MRI reports between baseline and 4 weeks of treatment. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
R-roscovitine0

Number of Participants With a Normalized 24 Hour Urinary Free Cortisol After 4 Weeks

"To evaluate the efficacy of R-roscovitine 400 mg oral administration twice daily for 4 days every week for total of 4 weeks on normalizing 24 hour urinary free cortisol (24 h UFC) levels in CD patients. Normalizing is defined as having urine free cortisol levels within the normal range for that lab value." (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
R-roscovitine0

Number of Participants With Adverse Events

The number of participants that experience an adverse event between baseline and study end likely related to study drug as a measure of safety and tolerability. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
R-roscovitine2

Change in Clinical Symptoms

Change in typical Cushing's syndrome clinical signs and symptoms defined by mean weight at baseline and 4 weeks. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

Interventionlbs (Mean)
Baseline4 Weeks
R-roscovitine217217.4

Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure

Mean diastolic blood pressure between baseline and 4 weeks. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

InterventionmmHg (Mean)
Baseline4 Weeks
R-roscovitine76.571

Change in Mean HbA1c Levels Between Baseline and 4 Weeks

HbA1c levels are measured at baseline and at study end, these are averaged across all subjects. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 Weeks

InterventionPercentage (Mean)
BaselineStudy End-4 weeks
R-roscovitine6.97

Change in Systolic Blood Pressure

Mean change in systolic blood pressure between baseline and 4 weeks. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

InterventionmmHg (Mean)
Baseline4 weeks
R-roscovitine150.3128.3

Changes in Serum Cortisol Between Baseline and 4 Weeks

Mean serum cortisol values at baseline and 4 weeks (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

Interventionmg/dL (Mean)
Baseline4 Weeks
R-roscovitine25.627.1

Fasting Glucose at Baseline and 4 Weeks

Mean change between baseline and week 4 of fasting blood glucose levels. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 Weeks

Interventiong/dL (Mean)
Baseline4 weeks
R-roscovitine121.4104.3

Plasma ACTH at Baseline and 4 Weeks

Mean change in Plasma ACTH between baseline and 4 weeks. (NCT02160730)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks

Interventionpg/mL (Mean)
Baseline4 weeks
R-roscovitine79.379.9

Trials

2 trials available for urea and Cushing's Syndrome

ArticleYear
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
Mifepristone, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, produces clinical and metabolic benefits in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Volume: 97, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Body Weight; Cushin

2012
The effects of corticosteroids and ACTH on sensory systems.
    Progress in brain research, 1970, Volume: 32

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Auditory Perception; Bicarbonates; Clinical Trials a

1970

Other Studies

7 other studies available for urea and Cushing's Syndrome

ArticleYear
Downregulation of UT-A1/UT-A3 is associated with urinary concentrating defect in glucocorticoid-excess state.
    Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN, 2008, Volume: 19, Issue:10

    Topics: Animals; Cushing Syndrome; Dexamethasone; Disease Models, Animal; Diuresis; Kidney Concentrating Abi

2008
Decreased blood urea levels after resection of adrenocortical tumor for Cushing's syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 1955, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Blood; Cushing Syndrome; Humans; Urea

1955
[HYPERCORTICISM AND BRONCHIAL CANCER WITH REVEALING HYPOKALEMIC ALKALOSIS].
    Bulletins et memoires de la Societe medicale des hopitaux de Paris, 1964, Jun-19, Volume: 115

    Topics: Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Alkalosis; Ammonia; Bartter Syndrome; Blood Chemical Analysis; Blood G

1964
Recurrent Cushing's syndrome associated with aldosterone deficiency.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 1967, Volume: 27, Issue:6

    Topics: 17-Ketosteroids; Adrenal Insufficiency; Adrenalectomy; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Aldostero

1967
On the mechanism of action of carbohydrate active steroids on tastant detection and recognition.
    UCLA forum in medical sciences, 1972, Volume: 15

    Topics: Addison Disease; Adenoma; Adrenal Gland Diseases; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenal Insufficiency; Ad

1972
Endocrine and metabolic disordes in bronchial carcinoma.
    British medical journal, 1970, Nov-28, Volume: 4, Issue:5734

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Bronchial Neoplasms; Carcinoid Tumor; Carcinoma, Bronchogenic; Carcinoma, Squamous C

1970
[Diagnosis of arterial hypertension].
    Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift (1950), 1970, Oct-09, Volume: 112, Issue:41

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; Aldosterone; Angiography; Aortic Valve Stenosis; Arteries; Catecholamines

1970