ea0004oc24 | Steroid hormone action | SFE2002
Gurnell E
, Hunt P
, Curran S
, Conway C
, Huppert F
, Herbert J
, Chatterjee V
In a double-blind study, 106 patients (44 males, 62 females, age 20-64 years) with Addison's disease, were randomised to receive either 50mg of micronised DHEA or placebo orally daily for 12 months. Psychological and biochemical parameters were measured at baseline, 3 to 6 month intervals and post-washout; bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition were assessed by DEXA at baseline and 12 months.DHEAS levels rose significantly and were maintained th...