Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of CORLUX in the Treatment of Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome (NCT NCT00569582)

NCT ID: NCT00569582

Last Updated: 2013-08-22

Results Overview

Responder is defined as subject with a decrease greater than or equal to 25% in area under the curve for glucose on 2-hour oral glucose test from baseline to week 24 or last visit, for Cushing's patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose tolerance.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

50 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to Week 24

Results posted on

2013-08-22

Participant Flow

24 week multicenter, open-label trial after failed multimodality therapy at 14 U.S. academic medical centers and three private research centers.

Adults with endogenous Cushing's Syndrome associated with either type 2 diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose tolerance or a diagnosis of hypertension.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Mifepristone
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Overall Study
STARTED
50
Overall Study
COMPLETED
34
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
16

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Mifepristone
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
5
Overall Study
Death
2
Overall Study
Adverse Event
7
Overall Study
Subject was too ill to travel.
1
Overall Study
Subject was non-compliant.
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of CORLUX in the Treatment of Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Mifepristone
n=50 Participants
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
46 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
45.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.85 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
35 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
50 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

Population: Patients with at least 30 days of dosing.

Responder is defined as subject with a decrease greater than or equal to 25% in area under the curve for glucose on 2-hour oral glucose test from baseline to week 24 or last visit, for Cushing's patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose tolerance.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Mifepristone
n=25 Participants
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Improvement in Diabetes and/or Glucose Intolerance.
15 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

Responder is defined as subject with a decrease greater than or equal to 5mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure from baseline to week 24 or last visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Mifepristone
n=21 Participants
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Decrease in Diastolic Blood Pressure.
8 participants

Adverse Events

Mifepristone

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 49 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Mifepristone
n=50 participants at risk
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Infections and infestations
Legionella pneumonia
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis Erosive
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Foot Fracture
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Intracranial Aneurysm
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Vascular disorders
Orthostatic Hypotension
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 2 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Failure
4.0%
2/50 • Number of events 2 • 24 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional State
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Investigations
Blood Potassium Decreased
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Cardiomyopathy
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal Failure Acute
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Oedema
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Asthenia
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 2 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Embolism
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Endocrine disorders
Adrenal Insufficiency
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Infections and infestations
Subcutaneous Abscess
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Angina Pectoris
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
adrenal carcinoma
4.0%
2/50 • Number of events 2 • 24 weeks
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
neoplasm progression
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
neuroendocrine carcinoma
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Mifepristone
n=50 participants at risk
Mifepristone was administered at doses of 300-1200 mg daily.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
48.0%
24/50 • Number of events 40 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
26.0%
13/50 • Number of events 21 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
18.0%
9/50 • Number of events 12 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
12.0%
6/50 • Number of events 8 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
10.0%
5/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Fatigue
48.0%
24/50 • Number of events 37 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
26.0%
13/50 • Number of events 31 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Pain
14.0%
7/50 • Number of events 9 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Asthenia
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Malaise
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Oedema
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 6 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Pitting oedema
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Thirst
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
44.0%
22/50 • Number of events 40 • 24 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
22.0%
11/50 • Number of events 20 • 24 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
10.0%
5/50 • Number of events 7 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
30.0%
15/50 • Number of events 20 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
16.0%
8/50 • Number of events 9 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
14.0%
7/50 • Number of events 11 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
12.0%
6/50 • Number of events 6 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 6 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Flank pain
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal chest pain
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Investigations
Blood potassium decreased
34.0%
17/50 • Number of events 27 • 24 weeks
Investigations
Thyroid function test abnormal
50.0%
9/18 • Number of events 11 • 24 weeks
Investigations
Blood triglycerides increased
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Ecchymosis
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
14.0%
7/50 • Number of events 9 • 24 weeks
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
12.0%
6/50 • Number of events 10 • 24 weeks
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
50.0%
10/20 • Number of events 12 • 24 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
10.0%
5/50 • Number of events 6 • 24 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypertension
24.0%
12/50 • Number of events 14 • 24 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hot flush
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal haemorrhage
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Metrorrhagia
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 8 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
16.0%
8/50 • Number of events 11 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
10.0%
5/50 • Number of events 12 • 24 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Contusion
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 5 • 24 weeks
Endocrine disorders
Cushing's syndrome
8.0%
4/50 • Number of events 6 • 24 weeks
Renal and urinary disorders
Pollakiuria
6.0%
3/50 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks

Additional Information

Medical Director

Corcept Therapeutics

Phone: 650-327-3270

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: GT60