Evaluating the effects of acromegaly on hand and foot dimensions and movement
Official title: Effects of Therapies in the Acromegaly Disease: Acral Morpho-functional Study
Run by Istituto Auxologico Italiano · NCT05964712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how acromegaly affects the size and movement of hands and feet in patients to better understand the physical changes caused by the condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 18, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05964712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are newly diagnosed with acromegaly or have different disease statuses.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiorespiratory, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders, or those who have had previous orthopedic surgery or lower limb traumatic injuries may 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 assess the impact of acromegaly on the morphology and functionality of hands and feet in patients. Utilizing a 3D scanning system, the study will measure the geometrical and volumetric characteristics of the extremities in both newly diagnosed patients and those with varying disease statuses. Additionally, gait analysis will be performed to evaluate posture and balance control during walking. The study seeks to provide insights into the physical alterations caused by acromegaly and the effects of medical or surgical therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of acromegaly's impact on physical function, potentially leading to improved management strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on acromegaly, this specific approach using advanced 3D scanning and gait analysis is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * De novo patients with acromegaly (group # 1), diagnosed according to Endocrine Society guidelines, * Age equal to18 years or older * Acromegalic patients with different disease status (group #2) * Age equal to18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiorespiratory, neurological or musculoskeletal disorder * Previous orthopaedic surgery * Previous lower limbs traumatic injuries
Where it's running
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Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS San Luca
Milan, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Giovanni Vitale — Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS
- Study coordinator: Sara Farina, Doctor
- Email: sara.farina@unimi.it
- Phone: +393386822298
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.