Metyrapone for Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of metyrapone therapy in patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). Also, to determine the impact of metyrapone therapy on steroid profiling and circadian cortisol secretion and to determine the efficacy of metyrapone therapy on metabolic parameters, cognition, frailty, and senescence as initial proof-of-concept for a larger randomized clinical trial.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Provide written informed consent.
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Diagnosed with MACS:
    • At least 2 abnormal post-dexamethasone cortisol results:
      • 1 mg post-dexamethasone cortisol > 1.8 mcg/d;  or
      • 8 mg post-dexamethasone cortisol > 1 mcg/dL;
    • Historical dexamethasone suppression test results can be used if performed within 6 months prior to enrollment.
  • Adrenal imaging phenotype consistent with benign disease (adrenal adenoma/s, macronodular or micronodular adrenal hyperplasia).
  • At least one of the following comorbidities:
    • Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m^2);
    • Dysglycemia;
    • Dyslipidemia;
    • Hypertension;
    • Osteopenia;
    • Osteoporosis;
    • Fragility fractures.
  • Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the study intervention regimen.
  • For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception initiated prior to baseline visit and for 1 month after completing metyrapone study.
  • For persons of childbearing potential: agreement to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use a contraceptive method with a failure rate of <5% per year during the treatment period and for 6 months after the last dose of study treatment.
  • Stable timing for bedtime for at least one week prior to on-site study visits

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Planned alternative therapy for MACS within 6 months after joining the study.
  • Current use of oral exogenous glucocorticoid therapy.
  • Current use of opioid therapy > 20 MME/day.
  • Planned use of oral exogenous glucocorticoid therapy.
  • Planned use of opioid therapy > 20 MME/day.
  • Use of injectable glucocorticoid within the last 6 weeks.
  • Investigator’s judgement based on history/physical examination that a comorbidity or concomitant medication may impact the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis or steroid metabolome.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to:
    • Ongoing or active infection;
    • Symptomatic congestive heart failure;
    • Unstable angina pectoris;
    • Cardiac arrhythmia;
    • Psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Known allergic reactions to metyrapone.
  • Suspected false positive post-dexamethasone cortisol results due to increased metabolism, poor absorption, or noncompliance with dexamethasone.
  • Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention within lower than specific therapy washout period.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 8/14/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Irina Bancos, M.D., M.S.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Vanessa Fell M.A.

(507) 266-6068

Fell.Vanessa@mayo.edu

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