Dehydroepiandrosterone Substitution in Adolescent and Young Women With Central Adrenal Insufficiency
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
30 adolescent girls and young women between 13 and 26 years with central adrenal
insufficiency and a grand shortage of DHEA are recruit. The clinical trial is double-blind to
show that the substitution of the hormone DHEA stimulates secondary hair growth, enhances
well being and mood of the patients. It should also normalize the serum content of DHEA,
aldosterone and testosterone.