Evaluating hormone levels in obese men

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 assess cortisol and testosterone secretion in obese male patients, along with their receptor sensitivity to these hormones. The research will explore the relationship between these hormonal levels and their impact on bone metabolism, lipoprotein function, and the severity of obesity-related complications. Additionally, the study will investigate whether these hormonal factors can predict cardiovascular disease in this population. Data will be collected through questionnaires and blood tests, with analysis conducted at a centralized laboratory.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* morbid obesity

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients suffering from severe systemic pathologies, fever, chronic inflammatory states known to cause PCR \>10 mg/dL
* use of corticosteroids at the time of enrollment
* the patient's poor understanding of spoken and written Italian
* patients suffering from primary pathologies of the testicle, known at enrollment
* patients suffering from hypothalamic-pituitary or adrenal pathologies already known at the time of enrollment

Where it's running

• Istituto Auxlogico Italiano, Hospital San Giuseppe, Piancavallo
  Oggebbio, Verbania, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Biagio Cangiano, MD
• Email: b.cangiano@auxologico.it
• Phone: 3343177491

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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.