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Ramadan Fasting Outcomes in Patients With Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Before and After the Treatment of Hypotension.
Sponsor: Hopital La Rabta
Summary
Intermittent fasting in patients with adrenal insufficiency is associated with an increased risk of complications, such as dehydration. A recent study showed that nearly half the patients had hypotension before the fasting month and half had signs of dehydration during fasting. So, we are planning to carry out this prospective interventional study in patients with SAI and hypotension to evaluate the effect of treating hypotension with fludrocortisone on the risk of complications during fasting. Patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency and hypotension and who are willing to fast during Ramadan 2025 will be included. Before Ramadan, they will be treated with fludrocortisone at a dose of 50micg/day. The occurrence of complications and the number of fasted days during Ramadan 2025 will be reported and compared with those of Ramadan 2023.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-02-15
Completion Date
2025-04-15
Last Updated
2025-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Fludrocortisone 0.1 Milligrams (mg)
Treatment of hypotension with fludrocortisone 0.05mg/day in patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency before Ramadan fasting. Outcomes (number of fasted days and complications during fasting) will be compared between Ramadan fasting 2025 (with fludrocortisone) and Ramadan 2023 (without fludrocortisone).
Locations (1)
Hopital La Rabta
Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisia