Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 20 to 80

Developing a recognition system for acromegaly

Official title: Developing a Simple Recognition System of Acromegaly

Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT03042026 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if a new 3D imaging system can help spot acromegaly earlier by comparing the features of people with the condition to those of healthy adults.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages20 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taipei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2012
Main results expectedJune 1, 2022
Study endsJune 1, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 7, 2017
Trial IDNCT03042026 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 20 to 80 years, including both diagnosed acromegaly patients and healthy adults.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant or younger than 20 or older than 80 years old will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to compare the 3D stereophotography features of patients with acromegaly to those of healthy individuals. By analyzing these differences, the researchers hope to create a computerized model that can assist in the early detection and screening of acromegaly. Given the slow progression of the disease and the challenges in current diagnostic methods, this approach could provide a more accessible and cost-effective solution for identifying patients at risk. The study will include both acromegaly patients and healthy adults aged 20 to 80 years.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier detection and treatment of acromegaly, improving patient outcomes and reducing associated comorbidities.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on acromegaly diagnosis, this specific approach using 3D stereophotography is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 20-80 years old, Acromegaly patients or Healthy Adults

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy. Age less than 20 years old or older than 80 years old

Where it's running

  • National Taiwan University Hospital
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Shyang-Rong Shih, PhD — National Taiwan University Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Shyang-Rong Shih, PhD
  • Email: srshih@ntu.edu.tw
  • Phone: 886-2-23123456

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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