Evaluating CRN04894 for treating Cushing's Syndrome

A Phase 1b/2a Open-label Multiple-ascending Dose Exploratory Study of CRN04894 in ACTH-dependent Cushing's Syndrome (Cushing's Disease or Ectopic ACTH Syndrome)

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. · NCT05804669

This study is testing a new medication called CRN04894 to see if it can safely help adults with Cushing's syndrome feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment18 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCrinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Bethesda, Maryland)
Trial IDNCT05804669 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 1b/2a, first-in-disease, open-label study designed to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic responses of CRN04894, an ACTH receptor antagonist, in adults with ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome. Participants will receive oral doses of the medication once daily for either 10 or 14 days, followed by a monitoring period. The study aims to gather data on how well the drug works and its effects on the body over the treatment period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with chronic active ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or have a history of certain adrenal surgeries or malignancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from Cushing's syndrome.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in its specific application, similar studies targeting ACTH-dependent conditions have shown promise in the past.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult male or female, aged 18 years or more
2. Evidence of chronic 'active' ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome
3. Evidence of acutely 'active' ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome within 10 days of Day 1
4. Participants with documented ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome taking short-acting steroidogenesis inhibitors (ketoconazole, levoketoconazole, osilodrostat, or metyrapone) may participate after a washout period of at least 5 days, if they meet other study inclusion criteria, relative to Investigator's judgment. Participants with documented ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome taking cabergoline may participate after a washout period of at least 14 days, if they meet other study inclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Women who are pregnant or lactating
2. History of bilateral adrenalectomy
3. Previous pituitary MRI findings of a putative ACTH-secreting lesion within 3 mm of the optic chiasm
4. Presence of any known malignancy
5. Use of mitotane
6. Previous unsuccessful surgery for Cushing's syndrome within 6 weeks

Where this trial is running

Bethesda, Maryland

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cushing SyndromeCushing DiseaseEctopic ACTH SyndromeCRN04894atumelnant
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.