Background:
Endocrine disorders involve changes to glands that produce hormones. Hormones are released by these glands into the blood so they can direct the function of other tissues in the body. Researchers want to study people who may have endocrine disorders. They want to learn more about the conditions that affect endocrine glands.
Objective:
To study adults with a variety of endocrine disorders for research and physician education.
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18 and older who have an endocrine or metabolic-related disorder
Healthy volunteers 18 and older
Design:
Participants will be screened with a review of their medical records.
Participants will have a physical exam and medical history.
The length of the study and the schedule will vary by participant. Tests may include:
Blood and urine tests
Stool and saliva samples
Imaging studies: Participants will lie on a table while a machine takes pictures of the body. They may be injected with a substance to make their organs more visible in the pictures.
Tests of endocrine tissue function
Consultation with other specialists
Sleep study
Medical photographs
Participants may be treated for their endocrine disorder. This could include:
Surgery. If tissue is removed during surgery, it may be studied.
Radiation
Medicine
Participants may have genetic testing. This will be done with a small amount of blood, cells from a cheek swab, or saliva.
Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Digestive, Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Adult men and women age 18 years or older.
Known or suspected endocrine disorders requiring clinical screening, management and/or treatment and follow-up.
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Unstable participants and participants with severe organ failure, or those with a condition or medical treatment that may affect/limit the endocrine work-up and exhaust Clinical Center, IETP resources will be excluded if appropriate.
Inability of a subject to adhere to a proposed schedule of visits.
Inability to provide informed consent.