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IMPACT-MACS: Adrenalectomy vs Semaglutide for Metabolic Outcomes in Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion

Status
RecruitingResults none
Why it is watched
non-weight indication: kidney, endocrine
Who it enrolls
age 18 Years to no upper limit; excludes diabetes; BMI ≥27 required; conditions: Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS); Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS); Subclinical Cushing's; Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess
Interventions
Intervention 1: Adrenalectomy; Intervention 2: Semaglutide
Conditions
Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS); Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS); Subclinical Cushing's; Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess
Phase and size
NA · 75 participants
Dates
Start 2026-03-05
Primary completion 2030-05-31
Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Other)
Last checked
Sep 13, 2026
01Endpoints

What the trial will measure

  • Change in Insulin Sensitivity (M-value), mg/kg/minBaseline to Week 26
02Eligibility

Who can take part

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years * MACS groups: adrenal adenoma + DST cortisol \>1.8 µg/dL + no overt Cushing + eligible for adrenalectomy * Willingness to postpone surgery 6 months if randomized * Controls: no adrenal abnormalities + normal DST + BMI ≥27 + ≥2 cardiometabolic conditions * Stable medication doses for ≥4 weeks * Negative pregnancy test if applicable Exclusion Criteria: * Prior GLP-1 RA within 90 days * Weight change \>5 kg in past 90 days * Prior obesity/diabetes surgery * Type 1 diabetes or other diabetes types * Severe organ disease * Recent pancreatitis * Pregnancy, breastfeeding * Contraindication to semaglutide * Contraindication to surgery delay * Chronic glucocorticoid use
03Change log

Registry changes

No changes recorded since the trial was added.