Optimizing the Timing of Highest Hydrocortisone Dose in Children and Adolescents With 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Schröder, Mariska A.M.; Van Herwaarden, Antonius E.; Span, Paul N.; Van Den Akker, Erica L.T.; Bocca, Gianni; Hannema, Sabine E.; Van Der Kamp, Hetty J.; De Kort, Sandra W.K.; Mooij, Christiaan F.; Schott, Dina A.; Straetemans, Saartje; Van Tellingen, Vera; Van Der Velden, Janiëlle A.; Sweep, Fred C.G.J.; Claahsen-Van Der Grinten, Hedi L.
(2022) The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, volume 107, issue 4, pp. E1661 - E1672
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Abstract
Context: Hydrocortisone treatment of young patients with 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD) is given thrice daily, but there is debate about the optimal timing of the highest hydrocortisone dose, either mimicking the physiological diurnal rhythm (morning), or optimally suppressing androgen activity (evening). Objective: We aimed to compare 2 standard hydrocortisone timing strategies,
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either highest dosage in the morning or evening, with respect to hormonal status throughout the day, nocturnal blood pressure (BP), and sleep and activity scores. Methods: This 6-week crossover study included 39 patients (aged 4-19 years) with 21OHD. Patients were treated for 3 weeks with the highest hydrocortisone dose in the morning, followed by 3 weeks with the highest dose in the evening (n=21), or vice versa (n=18). Androstenedione (A4) and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) levels were quantified in saliva collected at 5 am; 7 am; 3 pm; and 11 pm during the last 2 days of each treatment period. The main outcome measure was comparison of saliva 17OHP and A4 levels between the 2 treatment strategies. Results: Administration of the highest dose in the evening resulted in significantly lower 17OHP levels at 5 am, whereas the highest dose in the morning resulted in significantly lower 17OHP and A4 levels in the afternoon. The 2 treatment dose regimens were comparable with respect to averaged daily hormone levels, nocturnal BP, and activity and sleep scores. Conclusion: No clear benefit for either treatment schedule was established. Given the variation in individual responses, we recommend individually optimizing dose distribution and monitoring disease control at multiple time points.
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Keywords: 21-hydroxylase deficiency, CAH, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, dosing, hydrocortisone, Humans, Child, Preschool, Male, Hydrocortisone, 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone, Androgens/therapeutic use, Cross-Over Studies, Young Adult, Adolescent, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital/drug therapy, Female, Child, Biochemistry, medical, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ISSN: 0021-972X
Publisher: The Endocrine Society
Note: Publisher Copyright: © 2021 The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Endocrine Society.
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