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Strength training for the treatment of Cushing's associated myopathy: a randomised study

Strength training for the treatment of Cushing's associated myopathy: a randomised study - CAESAR

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00024575
Enrollment
42
Registered
2021-04-15
Start date
2022-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

E24.9 G73.5

Interventions

Group 1: Early intervention with individual physical training from 4 weeks after baseline/surgery to 13 months after baseline/surgery Group 2: Standard follow-up in the first 7 months after baseline/s

Sponsors

Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, LMU Klinikum München
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cushing's syndrome: - path. Dexamethasone inhibition test - path. 23 o'clock salivary cortisol level - path. 24h-collection urine cortisol - planned surgery - Confirmed subtype: adrenal, pituitary or ectopic Cushing's syndrome in long-term remission: - Successfully treated Cushing's syndrome - Persisting functional impairment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Age under 18 years or over 65 years - Contraindication to surgery - Existing pregnancy - Chronic general illness - Alcohol or drug abuse - Physical limitation to participate in the exercise program - Participation in another interventional clinical trial - Life expectancy of less than one year - Myocardial infarction within the past 3 months - Cardiopulmonary instability or ischemia signs during exercise testing - Cytostatic therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Grip strength after 6 month Intervention (at the time 7 months after baseline/Operation)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle function, diastolic dysfunction, body composition and muscle mass, quality of life

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMartin Reincke

Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV LMU Klinikum München

Sekretariat.Reincke@med.uni-muenchen.de+49 (0)89 4400-57544

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026