Back to Authors

Bancos, Irina

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9332-2524

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

Citations 275

SUN-061 Recovery of Adrenal Insufficiency After Surgical Remission of Endogenous Hypercortisolism: A Prospective Cohort Study
Chacko, Shireen R , Sharma, Shubhangi Sharma , Ahmadian, Sarina , Achenbach, Sara J., Atkinson, Elizabeth J. , Fell, Vanessa , Saini, Jasmine , Gompel, Jamie J. Van , Young, William F. , Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.1646 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: S.R. Chacko: None. J. Saini: None. S. Sharma Sharma: None. S. Ahmadian: None. S.J. Achenbach: None. E. Atkinson: None. V. Fell: None. J.J. Van Gompel: None. W.F. Young, Jr.: None. I. Bancos: None. Context: Evidence on the duration of postoperative adrenal insufficiency (AI) in patients with endogenous hypercortisolism is scarce. Objective: To determine the duration of postoperative AI and to identify factors associated with the duration of AI in patients undergoing surgery for endogenous hypercortisolism.Methods: We conducted a single center prospective cohort study, 2019-2024, of patients with endogenous hypercortisolism [Cushing syndrome (CS) or mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS)] treated with surgery. Associations of demographics, BMI, clinical and biochemical hypercortisolism severity, subtype of hypercortisolism, presurgical hypercortisolism duration and glucocorticoid type in relation to duration of AI were investigated. Results: The 110 patients [36% MACS, 46% pituitary CS, 15% adrenal CS, 3% ectopic CS, median age 50 years (IQR: 40-60), 82% women] who developed postsurgical AI were followed for a median duration of 26 months (IQR: 15-38). By the end of follow up, 96 patients (87%) had recovery of AI. The median time to recovery of AI was shorter in MACS vs. Overt Cushing syndrome (3.0 months (95% CI: 2.5-6.2) vs. 12.3 months (95% CI 9.0-17.3), P =0.002). Biochemical severity score (r=0.32, P=0.002) and duration of preoperative hypercortisolism symptoms (r=0.29, P=0.005), but not age, sex, BMI, clinical severity, or glucocorticoid type were associated with the duration of AI. We found no differences in the duration of AI between patients with ACTH-dependent vs ACTH-independent CS (12.3 months (95% CI: 6.0-17.2) vs 13.9 months (95% CI: 9.0-25.5), P =0.7).Conclusion: In this interim analysis, we showed that after surgical remission of endogenous hypercortisolism, duration of postoperative AI was longer in CS compared to MACS. Additionally, higher biochemical hypercortisolism severity score and a longer duration of symptoms suggestive of hypercortisolism were associated with a longer duration of postoperative AI. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
OR16-08 Baxdrostat in Patients with Primary Aldosteronism: Results from the SPARK Phase 2 Trial
Ben-Shlomo, Anat , Huang, Wenyu , Sam, Ramin , Lihn, Aina Sætre, Perl, Shira, Tuyishimire, Bonifride, Bancos, Irina , Hamidi, Oksana , Hamrahian, Amir Hekmat , Kirschner, Lawrence S. , Turcu, Adina F. , Mallappa, Ashwini , Brown, Morris Jonathan

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.798 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: I. Bancos: AstraZeneca. A. Ben-Shlomo: AstraZeneca. O. Hamidi: Recordati Rare Diseases, Neurocrine Biosciences, Corcept Therapeutics, Crinetics, Camurus, Xeris. A. Hamrahian: AstraZeneca. W. Huang: None. L.S. Kirschner: Corcept Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, Crinetics, Sparrow Pharma, Spruce Biosciences. R. Sam: AstraZeneca. A.F. Turcu: AstraZeneca. A. Lihn: AstraZeneca. A. Mallappa: AstraZeneca. S. Perl: AstraZeneca. B. Tuyishimire: AstraZeneca. M.J. Brown: GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca. Introduction: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) treatment for primary aldosteronism (PA) has limited efficacy in some patients. Highly selective, competitive aldosterone synthase inhibitors (ASIs) offer an alternative therapeutic approach. SPARK (NCT04605549) was a Phase 2, open-label, multicenter trial of the ASI baxdrostat in patients with PA. Methods: Eligibility entailed: aged ≥18 years; diagnosis of PA; willingness to discontinue MRA up to 4 weeks before baxdrostat initiation; and systolic blood pressure (SBP) rise ≥20 mmHg or SBP ≥160 mmHg after discontinuation of MRA, or SBP ≥150 mmHg for patients with newly diagnosed PA who had not taken MRAs in the past 12 weeks. Patients entered a 12-week treatment period (Part 1) of once daily baxdrostat 2 mg, up-titrated to 4 mg or 8 mg at week (W) 4 or W8, respectively, if there was no significant risk of hypotension. Baxdrostat could be down-titrated to 2 mg or continued at 4 mg as needed. After W12, patients could continue baxdrostat up to W72 (Part 2) with doses at investigators’ discretion. Primary endpoints were safety, tolerability and change from baseline in mean seated SBP at W12. Results: Fifteen patients enrolled and completed Part 1; 14 patients continued to Part 2. Median (range) age was 54 (32, 75) years, 67% of patients were male, 47% were White, and median (range) body mass index was 32.0 (24.4, 41.4) kg/m2. At baseline, plasma renin activity (PRA) was <1 ng/mL/h in 12/15 (80%) patients, and 8/15 (53%) patients had hypokalemia (serum potassium <3.5 mmol/L). Mean (range) baseline SBP was 151.5 (130, 174) mmHg; diastolic BP (DBP) was 90.3 (74, 103) mmHg. At W12, mean (range) SBP change from baseline was –29.5 (–47, –12), –24.4 (–31, –17), and –23.9 (–47, –8) mmHg for patients on baxdrostat 2 mg (n=2), 4 mg (n=5), and 8 mg (n=7), respectively; DBP change was –8.0 (–14, –2), –10.4 (–20, 0), and –11.6 (–25, 7) mmHg, respectively. Overall, 11/15 (73%) patients achieved BP <140/90 mmHg and 6/15 (40%) achieved BP <130/80 mmHg at W12; reduced BP persisted in Part 2. No deaths were reported. Nine out of 15 (60%) patients had a treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) during W4–W12 of Part 1 (all mild/moderate), including 1/15 (7%) patient with hyperkalemia; no serious TEAEs were reported. In Part 2, 14/14 (100%) patients had a TEAE (most mild/moderate), including 5/14 (36%) patients with hyperkalemia; one serious TEAE of hyperkalemia was reported. Mean (standard deviation, SD) serum potassium levels increased from 3.9 (0.6) mEq/L at baseline to 4.7 (0.5) mEq/L at W12. Mean (SD) 24-h urine aldosterone excretion at baseline and W12 were 30.3 (17.5) and 3.2 (2.7) µg/day, respectively. At W12, 7/15 (47%) patients had achieved unsuppressed PRA (≥1.0 ng/mL/h). Conclusions: Baxdrostat, an ASI, was well tolerated and led to reduced BP and unsuppressed renin in patients with PA. Inhibiting aldosterone synthase may be an alternative to MRAs for treating PA. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
OR12-04 Clofutriben, an 11beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibitor, vs Placebo in a Phase II Trial for ACTH-dependent Cushing’s Syndrome (RESCUE)
Badiu, Corin P, Orbetzova, Maria , Silverstein, Julie , Uzunova, Ivayla, Yuen, Kevin Choong Ji, Marmon, Tonya, Czerwiec, Frank S., Fleseriu, Maria , Bancos, Irina , Geer, Eliza B. , Yuen, Kevin C.J. , Katz, David A

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.1471 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: M. Fleseriu: None. C.P. Badiu: None. I. Bancos: None. E.B. Geer: None. M. Orbetzova: None. J.M. Silverstein: None. I. Uzunova: None. K.C. Yuen: None. T.K. Marmon: None. D.A. Katz: None. F.S. Czerwiec: None. Introduction: 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (HSD-1) regulates exposures of intracellular receptors to active glucocorticoids. HSD-1 deficiency suppresses a Cushing syndrome (CS) phenotype despite presence of hypercortisolism.1-3 Treatment with clofutriben (C), a potent and specific inhibitor of HSD-1, might improve CS comorbidities by decreasing intracellular cortisol. Methods: Seventeen adults with CS (16 pituitary, 1 ectopic), and type 2 diabetes (T2D), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia, or osteopenia were randomized to a total of 12 weeks of oral C 6mg/d and 12 weeks of matching placebo (P) in 2 blinded sequences (PCCP, CCPP; “P” or “C” representing 6-week periods). Patients were offered open-label C treatment on completion. Primary endpoint was urinary ratio of cortisol and cortisone metabolites at Week 6 (hepatocellular HSD-1 activity biomarker). Key exploratory endpoints (and applicable population) at Week 6 were OGTT-AUCglucose decrease 25% (IGT/T2D), HbA1c decrease ≥ 0.5% (T2D), systolic blood pressure decrease ≥ 5mmHg or decreased treatment (HTN), and normalization of urinary free cortisol (baseline >1.5xULN). Results: Mean baseline HSD-1 ratio was 1.95 +/- 0.171. At Week 6, mean ratio was 0.21 +/- 0.091 with C and 2.01 +/- 0.263 with P. More patients responded at Week 6 to C on OGTT-AUCglucose (4/8 v 0/5), HbA1c (4/5 v 0/4), systolic blood pressure (5/7 v 2/4), and urinary free cortisol (3/8 v 0/6). Concomitant medications for T2D were reduced in 4 C-treated but increased in 2 P-treated patients. For HTN there were also 4 reductions for C-treated and 1 increase for P-treated patients. One patient succumbed to ectopic Cushing’s due to cervical carcinoma after discontinuing the trial. Four patients discontinued for reasons other than an adverse event (AE). One serious AE of vomiting (possible glucocorticoid withdrawal syndrome per investigator) led to temporary drug interruption. Common AEs (≥ 3 patients) included Arthralgia, Fatigue, Headache, and Nausea, but only Headache was more common in C during the P-controlled period. There was no evidence of clinical or biochemical (defined by low morning plasma cortisol) adrenal insufficiency. All 13 patients who completed elected to enter the open-label extension (current treatment duration 3-15 months). Conclusions: Clofutriben decreased hepatic HSD-1 activity adequately to confer clinical benefit while maintaining safety and overall tolerability. These limited data support clofutriben’s potential for clinical improvement without adrenal insufficiency. References: 1Tomlinson JW 2002; 2Arai H 2008; 3Weber RJ 2024 Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
SUN-456 Impact of Meditation Device Use on Quality of Life Following Surgery For Hypercortisolism
Taveras, Elio Ferreira, Hleibiehova, Yana , Fard, Bahar Bahrani , Suresh, Malavika, Sandooja, Rashi , Salama, Bahaa , Fell, Vanessa , Achenbach, Sara J., Atkinson, Elizabeth J. , Saini, Jasmine , Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.424 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: J. Saini: None. E. Ferreira Taveras: None. Y. Hleibiehova: None. B. Bahrani Fard: None. M. Suresh: None. R. Sandooja: None. B. Salama: None. V. Fell: None. S. Achenbach: None. E.J. Atkinson: None. I. Bancos: None. Context: Patients with endogenous hypercortisolism experience glucocorticoid withdrawal syndrome (GWS) post-surgery. Meditation may be an effective intervention to alleviate the severity of GWS. Objective: To determine the acceptability of portable, wearable EEG device for guided meditation (MUSE headband) and the impact of MUSE use on GWS and quality of life 12 weeks post-surgery. Methods: We conducted a single-center prospective cohort study of adults with endogenous hypercortisolism undergoing curative surgery, 2019-2024. Patients had baseline and post-surgical assessments over 12 weeks. The study comprised of patients using MUSE for ≥ 6 weeks (MUSE cohort) and patients matched by age, sex, BMI, hypercortisolism type, and glucocorticoid type at 1:4 ratio. Quality of life and symptoms of GWS were assessed with AddiQoL, Cushing Quality of Life, and Short Form-36 mental and physical component (SF-36 MCS and PCS) questionnaires. Results: MUSE was offered to 52 patients, and 22 (42%) used MUSE for ≥ 6 weeks within 12 weeks post-surgery. At baseline, when compared to 88 matched subjects, 22 MUSE participants demonstrated a similar prevalence of comorbidities, clinical and biochemical hypercortisolism severity, but lower AddiQoL (mean 73 vs 66, P=0.031) and SF-36 MCS (mean 39 vs 33, P=0.022). At 12 weeks, these differences in quality of life were no longer present. After adjusting for age, sex, BMI, clinical severity score, and baseline quality of life, MUSE use was an independent predictor of improved SF- 36 PCS at 12 weeks post-surgery (beta 4.2, 95% CI: 0.5-7.9, P=0.026). Conclusions: Meditation intervention post-surgery may improve symptoms of GWS and accelerate recovery. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
MON-011 Presentation, Management and Outcomes of Ectopic ACTH Syndrome: an International Multicenter Retrospective Study
Chacko, Shireen R , Torres, Camila A Villavicencio, Lü, Lin , Bandgar, Tushar, Varlamov, Elena V , Paissan, Andrea, Imamudeen, Nasvin, Tabarin, Antoine, Shah, Rutu, Peersen, Anina, Kaplan, Jennifer B. , Varghese, Jeena , Yamichannaiah, Chethan, Yu, Kai , Waguespack, Steven G. , Belaya, Zhanna E. , Bandgar, Tushar , Sada, Alaa , Ragnarsson, Oskar , Altieri, Barbara , Newman, Andrew J , Vibhatavata, Peeradon , Tóth, Miklós , Badiu, Corin , St‐Jean, Matthieu , Falhammar, Henrik , Haberbosch, Linus , Bobrowicz, Małgorzata , Gadelha, Mônica R. , Young, William F. , Kaplan, Jennifer, Habra, Mouhammed Amir , Golounina, Olga O. , Mel'nichenko, Galina Afanas'evna , Lila, Anurag Ranjan , Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.1344 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: S.R. Chacko: None. C.A. Villavicencio Torres: None. K. Yu: None. S.G. Waguespack: None. L. Lu: None. Z. Belaya: None. T. Bandgar: None. A. Sada: None. O. Ragnarsson: None. B. Altieri: None. A. Newman: None. P. Vibhatavata: None. M. Tóth: None. E.V. Varlamov: None. C. Badiu: None. A. Paissan: None. M. St-Jean: None. H. Falhammar: None. N. Imamudeen: None. L. Haberbosch: None. M. Bobrowicz: None. A. Tabarin: None. R. Shah: None. M.R. Gadelha: None. A. Peersen: None. W.F. Young: None. J. Kaplan: None. J. Varghese: None. M.A. Habra: None. O. Golounina: None. G.A. Melnichenko: None. A.R. Lila: None. C. Yamichannaiah: None. I. Bancos: None. Context: Cushing syndrome (CS) due to ectopic ACTH secretion (EAS) is a rare condition, associated with severe hypercortisolism and consequent morbidity and mortality. Its varied and often emergent presentation make diagnosis and treatment challenging. Objectives: 1.Characterize clinical and biochemical presentation of EAS. 2.Describe the scope of hypercortisolism-related complications, overall and CS-specific mortality. 3.Identify factors associated with CS-specific mortality. Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study in patients with EAS at 37 centers. Outcomes were clinical/biochemical severity scores, complications, overall and CS-specific mortality. Results: In 1053 patients [median age at diagnosis 52 years (IQR 37-64), 57% women], metastatic disease was present at diagnosis in 585 (56%). The most common sources of EAS were bronchial neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) (304, 29%), pancreatic NEN (114, 11%) and small cell lung carcinoma (114, 11%), with the source of EAS being occult in 192 (18%). Clinical and biochemical severity scores were severe in 475 (45%) and 873 patients (92%) respectively. Hypokalemia was present in 819 patients (78%) in the year prior to diagnosis. Of 342 patients (32%) who had IPSS, 301 (88%) suggested an ectopic source, 7 (2%) a pituitary source, and 23 (7%) were non-diagnostic. Of 595 patients who had both functional and cross-sectional imaging, discordant findings were seen in 122 (21%), concordant lesion was seen on both in 326 (55%), and no lesion in 147 (25%). Of those with discordant results, cross-sectional imaging was accurate in 66 (54%) and functional imaging in 56 (46%).Management included medical therapy alone in 237 (23%), surgical excision of the source of EAS in 158 (15%), bilateral adrenalectomy in 77 (7%) and multimodal therapies in 498 patients (47%). Complications within 5 years after diagnosis included hospitalization related to CS or its therapy in 351 (33%), infection in 337 (32%), thromboembolic event in 102 (10%), cardiovascular event in 83 (8%) and cerebrovascular event in 27 (3%). During a median follow-up of 35 months (IQR 20-122) from CS diagnosis, death occurred in 462 patients (44%), with the cause of death related to CS in 149 (14%). CS-specific mortality was higher in metastatic compared with non-metastatic disease (19% vs. 7%, P<0.001). On multivariable analysis of age, sex, clinical and biochemical severity, older age (HR 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02-1.04) and lower clinical severity score (HR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.94-0.99), were associated with higher CS-specific mortality. Conclusion: Our interim analysis, the largest worldwide, found that most patients with EAS had severe hypercortisolism and hypokalemia. Metastatic disease was present in 56%, and the source of EAS was occult in 18%. CS-related death occurred in 14%, emphasizing the need for urgent management. Presentation: Monday, July 14, 2025
SUN-477 Cross-Sectional Comparison Study of Saliva Cortisone and Saliva Cortisol Versus Current Standard-Of-Care Venipuncture-Based Cortisol Measurements
Torres, Camila A Villavicencio, Ahmadian, Sarina , Fell, Vanessa , Moehnke, Kayla , Grebe, Stefan K. , Chai, Yubo , Taylor, Robert L, Maus, Anthony , Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.442 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: C.A. Villavicencio Torres: None. S. Ahmadian: None. V.M. Fell: None. K. Moehnke: None. Y. Chai: None. R.L. Taylor: None. S.K. Grebe: None. A.D. Maus: None. I. Bancos: None. Background: Current standard-of-care assessment of adrenal disorders relies on the venipuncture-based total cortisol measurements. Salivary cortisol (SalF) and cortisone (SalE) measurements have advantages such as a more accurate assessment of patients with cortisol-binging globulin abnormalities and the convenience of at-home non-invasive testing. Aims: This study aimed to compare concentrations of cortisol and dexamethasone between clinical (venipuncture-based) and saliva samples. Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study (July 2024-January 2025) of adults undergoing overnight dexamethasone suppression test (DST) or cosyntropin stimulation test (CST). Saliva samples were collected alongside clinical samples. Saliva measurements included cortisol, cortisone, and dexamethasone (mass spectrometry), while clinical samples were tested for total cortisol (Roche immunoassay) and, in a subgroup, dexamethasone (mass spectrometry). Results: Of 241 patients (186 (77%) women, median age 53 years (IQR 39-66)), 178 (74%) provided samples as a part of DST and 63 (26%) as a part CST. An inability to provide sufficient saliva for analysis was found in 5 patients (2%). In patients undergoing DST, median post-dexamethasone serum total cortisol was 1.3 mcg/dL (IQR 0.8-2.2), and median serum dexamethasone (SerD) was 0.43 mcg/dL (IQR 0.3-0.6) based on clinical samples, while median SalF was 10.2 ng/dL (IQR 6.6-23.6), SalE was 78.6 ng/dL (IQR 52.8-131.1), and saliva dexamethasone (SalD) was 60 ng/dL (IQR 41-93). SalE (r=0.92, p<.0001) demonstrated a stronger correlation than SalF (r=0.85, p<.0001) when compared with post-dexamethasone serum total cortisol measurements. SalD (r=0.85, p<.0001) correlated with SerD measurements. In patients undergoing CST, median baseline serum total cortisol was 7.2 mcg/dL (IQR 4.6-10) based on clinical samples, while median baseline SalF was 86.6 ng/dL (IQR 38.3-166.3), and median SalE was 707 ng/dL (IQR 347-906). Median peak 60-minute serum total cortisol was 21.5 mcg/dL (IQR 18-24), while SalF was 870.4 ng/dL (IQR 440-2904) and SalE was 2501 ng/dL (IQR 1770-3193). Both baseline (r=0.92, p<.0001) and 60 min peak post-cosyntropin SalE (r=0.84, p<.0001) demonstrated a strong correlation with venipuncture-based measurements. SalF had a weaker than SalE correlation at both baseline (r=0.88, p<.0001) and 60 min peak post-cosyntropin (r=0.79, p<.0001). Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that salivary measurements of cortisone, cortisol and dexamethasone strongly correlate with standard-of-care venipuncture concentrations following DST and CST. SalE showed the stronger than SalF correlation with venipuncture-based serum total cortisol concentrations. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
SUN-475 Circadian Salivary Cortisol And Cortisone Concentrations In Patients With Endogenous Hypercortisolism: A Cross-sectional Study
Ahmadian, Sarina , Chacko, Shireen Renate, Sharma, Shubhangi Sharma , Fell, Vanessa , Peersen, Anina, Atkinson, Elizabeth J. , Moehnke, Kayla , Grebe, Stefan K. , Chacko, Shireen R , Chai, Yubo , Maus, Anthony , Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.441 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: S. Ahmadian: None. S.R. Chacko: None. S. Sharma Sharma: None. V.M. Fell: None. A. Peersen: None. E.J. Atkinson: None. K.L. Moehnke: None. Y. Chai: None. S.K. Grebe: None. A.D. Maus: None. I. Bancos: None. Background: Cortisol secretion follows a circadian pattern with highest concentrations in the morning, and lowest at night. Loss of circadian cortisol variation has been reported in patients with Cushing syndrome (CS), however, is scarcely investigated in patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). Outpatient assessment of late night and early morning salivary cortisol and cortisone may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool in patients with hypercortisolism. Methods: We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study of adults evaluated at our center between 04/2024 and 04/2025. The study included patients with Cushing’s syndrome (CS), mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), and referent subjects without known adrenal disorders. Participants were provided with two cotton swabs (Salivettes) and instructed to collect saliva samples at two standardized time points: at bedtime (PM) and on waking (AM). Each swab was kept in the mouth for 2-2.5 minutes. Saliva was analyzed for cortisol and cortisone using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Delta cortisol and delta cortisone were defined as the difference between AM and PM concentrations for each individual and were calculated for all participants. Results: A total of 82 patients (32 with ACTH-dependent CS, 5 with ACTH-independent CS, and 45 with MACS), median age of 55 years [IQR 44-65], 63 (77%) women, and 71 referent subjects, median age of 34 years [IQR 28-42], 54 (76%) women, were included. Delta cortisol was higher in referents (median of 212 ng/dL, [IQR 157-358]) vs patients with CS (median 95 ng/dL [IQR -21-184]) or MACS (median 131 ng/dL, [IQR 91-229]). Similarly, delta cortisone was also highest in referents with a median of 828 ng/dL [IQR 612-1131] versus median of 211 ng/dL [IQR -58-468] in CS and 484 ng/dL [IQR 189-849] in MACS. When compared to referents in an age- and sex-adjusted linear regression model, delta cortisone was lower in both patients with CS (est -1.3 (95%CI -1.75 to -0.85), P<0.001 and MACS (est -0.66, 95%CI of -1.17 to -0.16, P=0.010). Delta cortisol was lower in patients with CS (est -1.32, 95%CI -2.11 to -0.54, P=0.001), but not MACS (est -0.51, 95%CI -1.39 to 0.36). Conclusion: Patients with both CS and MACS demonstrate a blunted circadian salivary cortisol and cortisone secretion, as reflected by a lower delta cortisol and cortisone when compared to referent subjects. Assessment with delta salivary cortisone in patients with MACS may be more valuable than a standard of care late night salivary cortisol assessment. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
SUN-054 Long-Term, Real-World, Safety and Effectiveness of Osilodrostat In Patients With Pituitary and Non-Pituitary Cushing’s Syndrome: 2-Year Interim Data From LINC 6
Espiard, Stéphanie , Mouly, C. , Dichtel, Laura E. , Varlamov, Elena V , Ferrière, Amandine , Feelders, Richard A. , Mouhaër, Jeannie Le, Raunioniemi, Peppi , Mueller, Arnd, Scheyer, Nicolas , Bancos, Irina , Castinetti, Frédéric , Geer, Eliza B. , Nowak, Elisabeth , Simeoli, Chiara

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.1639 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: I. Bancos: Adrenas, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), AstraZeneca, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Corcept Therapeutics, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Diurnal, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), HRA Pharma, consulting, advisory board, data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), or funding for investigator-initiated research, Neurocrine, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), NovoNordisk, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Recordati Rare Diseases, consulting, advisory board, data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), or funding for investigator-initiated research, Sparrow, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Spruce, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Xeris, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work). F. Castinetti: HRA Pharma, consultancy for and research grants, Lundbeck, consultancy for and research grants, Recordati Rare Diseases, consultancy for and research grants. E.B. Geer: Corcept Therapeutics, research grants to her hospital, Recordati Rare Diseases, research grants to her hospital and occasional consulting honoraria, Sparrow, research grants to her hospital and occasional consulting honoraria, Xeris Pharmaceuticals (Strongbridge), research grants to her hospital and occasional consulting honoraria, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, occasional consulting honoraria, HRA Pharma, occasional consulting honoraria, Lundbeck, occasional consulting honoraria, Member of the LINC 6 steering committee. S. Espiard: Recordati Rare Diseases, reports invitations to training courses and medical congresses. C. Mouly: Pfizer, consulting and advisory board fees, Recordati Rare Diseases, consulting and advisory board fees. L. Dichtel: Lumos Pharma, consultant and received research support to her hospital, Novo Nordisk, consultant and received research support to her hospital, Perspectum, received research support to her hospital, Recordati Rare Diseases, research support to her hospital, Flare Therapeutics, consultant, Marea Therapeutics, consultant and has equity in company, Third Rock Ventures, consultant, Merida Biosciences, consultant and has equity in company. E.V. Varlamov: Lumiio, research support to her university, Novo Nordisk, research support to her university, Pfizer, research support to her university, Recordati Rare Diseases, research support to her university. A. Ferriere: Novo Nordisk, Recordati Rare Diseases. E. Nowak: Supported by the Else Kröner-Fresenius–Stiftung and the Eva Luise und Horst Köhler–Stiftung within the Clinician Scientist program RISE (2022_EKFKSE.03). C. Simeoli: Neurocrine UK Ltd, consultancy, Recordati Rare Diseases, consultancy. R.A. Feelders: HRA Pharma, consultancy, Recordati Rare Diseases, consultancy, Corcept Therapeutics, research grant, Member of the LINC 6 steering committee. J. Le Mouhaër: Recordati Rare Diseases, employee. P. Raunioniemi: Recordati Rare Diseases, employee. A. Mueller: Recordati Rare Diseases, employee. N. Scheyer: HRA Pharma, invitations to training courses and medical congresses, Pfizer, invitations to training courses and medical congresses, Recordati Rare Diseases, invitations to training courses and medical congresses. Introduction: LINC 6 (NCT05382156) is an ongoing prospective, observational study evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of osilodrostat, a potent 11β-hydroxylase inhibitor, over 3 years in patients (pts) with Cushing’s syndrome (CS). We report results from a prespecified 2-year interim analysis. Methods: Adult pts with endogenous CS were enrolled in 5 countries (USA and Europe) where osilodrostat is approved and available. The primary objective is long-term safety and tolerability, assessed by incidence of osilodrostat-related adverse events (AEs) and serious AEs (SAEs), with a focus on hypocortisolism-, adrenal hormone precursor accumulation-, arrhythmia/QT prolongation-, and pituitary tumor enlargement-related AEs. Secondary effectiveness endpoints include change in mean urinary free cortisol (mUFC) and late-night salivary cortisol (LNSC). Here, we report AEs in the safety population (≥1 osilodrostat dose; n=206) among pts with Cushing’s disease (CD) and non-pituitary CS (non-PCS, adrenal or ectopic CS; data cutoff July 2024). Results: Data were available for 205 pts: 75.6% were female, mean (standard deviation) age was 53.0 (14.4) years. 161 pts had CD and 44 had non-PCS (adrenal adenoma, n=12; adrenal carcinoma, n=2; bilateral adrenal nodular disease, n=10; ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion, n=17; other, n=3). Median (min-max) on-study osilodrostat exposure and dose were 8.3 months (0.0-20.8) and 5.0 mg/day (0.5-80.0). 34 (21.1%) CD and 9 (20.5%) non-PCS pts reported 91 and 14 AEs considered treatment related, respectively; most were mild or moderate (95.6% CD and 85.7% non-PCS). Most common (>5% of events) treatment-related AEs: CD, adrenal insufficiency (9.9%, n=9/91 events), diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue (6.6% [n=6/91] each) and nausea (5.5%, n=5/91); non-PCS, adrenal insufficiency (42.9%, n=6/14 events), hypokalemia (14.3%, n=2/14), abnormal hormone (cortisol) level, dizziness, hirsutism, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal stiffness, and nervous system disorder (7.1% [n=1/14] each). 17 (10.6%) CD and 10 (22.7%) non-PCS pts reported 29 and 16 SAEs (7 and 4 were considered treatment related), respectively. 5 (3.1%) CD and 2 (4.5%) non-PCS pts discontinued because of 8 and 3 treatment-related AEs. CD and non-PCS pts reported 21 and 9 hypocortisolism-related AEs, 16 and 6 adrenal hormone precursor accumulation-related AEs, and 3 and 0 arrhythmogenic potential/QT interval prolongation-related AEs, respectively. CD pts had 3 pituitary tumor enlargement-related AEs. At month 3, mUFC and LNSC were normal in 73.9% (n=34/46) and 56.3% (n=18/32) of pts. By month 6, mUFC and LNSC were normal in 63.0% (n=29/46) and 30.4% (n=7/23) of pts. Conclusions: These LINC 6 2-year interim data show that osilodrostat is effective for the management of different etiologies of CS. AEs were mostly mild or moderate, with few leading to treatment discontinuation. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025
SAT-468 Factors Associated With a Future Diagnosis of Adrenal Adenoma: a Case-Control Population Study
Han, Ashley J , Achenbach, Sara J., Atkinson, Beth, Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.334 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: A.J. Han: None. S.J. Achenbach: None. B.J. Atkinson: None. I. Bancos: None. Background: The prevalence of adrenal adenomas continues to rise with increased utilization of imaging. However, much remains unknown about what risk factors may predispose individuals to develop adrenal adenomas. In this study, we aimed to identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with development of adrenal adenomas. Methods: Historical case-control population study was performed. Patients diagnosed with adrenal adenoma between 2005-2017 with no evidence of overt hormone excess were paired with age- and sex-matched individuals without a diagnosis of adrenal adenoma who had a CT/MRI scan performed within 5 years prior to index date. The prevalence of various social and metabolic risk factors present within 10 years prior to index date (date of adrenal adenoma diagnosis) was compared. Results: Total of 670 patients (median age 63, IQR 53-74 years, 56% women) with adrenal adenomas were identified. At 10 years prior to index date, patients with adrenal adenomas had a higher body mass index (BMI) (median 30.1 vs 28.2 kg/m2, p<0.001), lower socioeconomic status (SES) based on Area Deprivation Index (36.2% with national percentile score >50 vs 30.9%, p=0.037), and more tobacco use (70.2% vs 61.4%, p=0.001), compared to referent subjects. Patients also had a higher prevalence of diabetes (17.5% vs 11.7%, p=0.003) 5-10 years prior to index date, but no difference in prevalence of hypertension, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, stroke, or heart failure was observed between groups. Based on multivariable analysis, increased BMI and tobacco use 10 years prior to index date was associated with increased odds of adrenal adenoma diagnosis with odds ratio (OR) of 1.18 (95% Confidence Interval 1.06-1.32) and 1.41 (1.06-1.87), respectively. Conclusions: Compared to controls, patients with adrenal adenoma were more likely to be obese, have lower SES, endorse tobacco use, and demonstrate evidence of impaired glucose metabolism at least 5-10 years prior to diagnosis. In particular, increased BMI and prior tobacco use was associated with increased odds of adrenal adenoma diagnosis. Further exploration of these intricate relationships may help identify modifiable risk factors for development of adrenal adenomas. Presentation: Saturday, July 12, 2025
SUN-474 Time-Point Intra-Individual Variability in Salivary Cortisol and Cortisone: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ahmadian, Sarina , Torres, Camila A Villavicencio, Fell, Vanessa , Moehnke, Kayla , Grebe, Stefan K., Chai, Yubo , Taylor, Robert L, Maus, Anthony , Bancos, Irina

Journal of the Endocrine Society | October 23, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: Supplement_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.440 Get It

Abstract Disclosure: S. Ahmadian: None. C.A. Villavicencio Torres: None. V.M. Fell: None. K.L. Moehnke: None. Y. Chai: None. R.L. Taylor: None. S.K. Grebe: None. A.D. Maus: None. I. Bancos: None. Background: Salivary cortisol (SalF), and cortisone (SalE) interpretation can be influenced by intra-individual variability arising from cortisol secretion cyclicity, assay performance, and sampling techniques. No studies to date have examined the impact of sampling on intra-individual variability. Methods: We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study of adults evaluated with total serum cortisol measurements as a part of the overnight dexamethasone suppression test (DST) or cosyntropin stimulation test (CST), November 2024- January 2025. Participants were provided with two cotton swabs (salivettes) and asked to collect two consecutive saliva samples immediately after the venipuncture for total cortisol. Each cotton swab was kept in the mouth for 2-2.5 minutes. Saliva was tested for SalF and SalE by mass spectrometry. Variability was examined based on cortisol tertiles. Results: A total of 78 paired saliva samples were obtained from 60 participants (45 [75%] women; median age 55 years [IQR 39-66]), who were undergoing either DST (42 [70%]) or CST (18 [30%]). A total of 10 (17%) saliva samples did not contain a sufficient sample for analysis during the first or second saliva collection (7 [12%] from DST group, and 3 [5%] from CST group).Among 53 patients undergoing DST, the median serum total cortisol was 1.3 mcg/dL [IQR 0.9-3], the median first SalF was 20 ng/dL [IQR 7-28], the median second SalF was 12 ng/dL [IQR 6-23], and the median variability was 11% [IQR 3-22%]. The median first SalE was 69 ng/dL [IQR 54-185], while the median second SalE was 63 ng/dL [IQR 56-178], with a median variability of 6% [IQR 4-10].In patients undergoing CST, peak median serum total cortisol was 20 mcg/dL [IQR 18-24], median first SalF was 809 ng/dL [IQR 536-1227], and median second SalF was 1063 ng/dL [IQR 667-1503], with the median variability of 14% [IQR 8-22]. The median first SalE was 2507 ng/dL [IQR1697-2966], while the median second SalE was 2485 ng/dL [IQR 1530-2976], with a median variability of 9% [IQR 3-12].When examining intra-individual variability of SalF, the variability was lowest in the middle tertile, corresponding to serum cortisol of 1.8-8.9 mcg/dL, at 9% [IQR 5-16]. Variability was higher in the lowest tertile (14% [IQR 0-52]) and the highest tertile (12% [IQR 6-16]). Overall, the variability of SalE was lower than that of SalF: 7% [IQR 4-13] in the lowest tertile, 5% [IQR 2-9] in the middle tertile, and 10% [IQR 4-12] in the highest tertile. Conclusion: We show that saliva sampling may impact the results, with 17% patients providing insufficient sample for analysis, and variability of 9-14% for SalF and 5-10% for SalE. Same time-point sampling-related variability should be considered in interpretation of SalF and SalE measurements. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025