Evaluation of Side Effects of Mitotane

May 1, 2026 updated by: Martin Fassnacht, University of Wuerzburg

Evaluierung Von Nebenwirkungen Einer Therapie Mit Mitotane Beim Nebennierenkarzinom- Evaluation of Side Effects of Mitotane in Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Mitotane is standard therapy in the treatment of adrenocortical carcinoma. However, many adverse effects are not well documented. Therefore, we are aiming at collecting data about adverse effects in patients treated with mitotane

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

400

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Würzburg, Germany, 97080
        • University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with adrenocortical carcinoma treated in our center or other ENSAT centers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adrenocortical carcinoma
  • Treatment with mitotane monotherapy as first-line therapy (in adjuvant setting or advanced disease)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Mitotane
Patients with adrenocortical carcinoma treated with mitotane monotherapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Documentation of adverse effects
Time Frame: from starting mitotane until discontinuation of mitotane (since this is very variable from patient to patient no specific number of days or weeks can be entered (standard therapy would be about 2 years) or start of additional other medical therapies
Adverse effects will be documented using the NCI CTC AE v5.5
from starting mitotane until discontinuation of mitotane (since this is very variable from patient to patient no specific number of days or weeks can be entered (standard therapy would be about 2 years) or start of additional other medical therapies

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Wuerzburg

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Martin Fassnacht, MD, University of Wuerzburg

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 4, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 4, 2007

First Posted (Estimated)

December 5, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Wue-ACC-Mitotane

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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