Ongoing, recruitingHuman Pharmacology (Phase I)- OtherInterventional

Study of excretion of CORTICOSTEROIDS to improve their detection in Anti-doping controls.

This study aims to understand better how our bodies get rid of certain steroid medicines, called corticosteroids. This information is important for making anti-doping tests more accurate in sports, ensuring fair play. Researchers want to see how these medicines are processed and leave the body. The study is looking for healthy adults, aged 18 and over, to take part. This type of research is an early step, helping scientists learn more about how medicines work in humans without directly testing new treatments. It's about gathering important information to improve existing detection methods.

At a glance

Status

Ongoing, recruiting

Phase

Human Pharmacology (Phase I)- Other

Sponsor

Parc De Salut Mar

Enrolment target

Start

20 Mar 2024

Healthy volunteers

What is this study about?

This research project is designed to understand how certain types of medicines, called corticosteroids, are processed and leave the body. Corticosteroids are powerful drugs used to treat many conditions, but they can also be misused in sports. To keep sports fair, there are tests to detect when these medicines have been used improperly.

The main goal of this study is to make those anti-doping tests even better. By studying how corticosteroids are naturally excreted (or removed) from the body in healthy people, scientists can develop more accurate and reliable ways to detect them. This isn't about testing a new medicine or treatment; instead, it's about gathering valuable information that helps improve current detection methods.

In essence, researchers want to map out the journey these medicines take through the body from the moment they're given until they're completely gone. This helps them understand what to look for and for how long, ensuring that anti-doping checks are as effective and fair as possible for athletes worldwide.

Key takeaways

This study aims to improve anti-doping tests by understanding how corticosteroids leave the body.
It needs healthy volunteers, aged 18 or older, of any gender.
You won't receive treatment, but your participation helps sports fairness.
Participation involves taking a medication and providing samples over time.
Potential risks are usually minor, and you can withdraw at any time.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for participants who are generally healthy.

You can take part if you are an adult, meaning you are 18 years old or older. The study is open to both men and women.

Since this study focuses on understanding how the body processes medicines in a normal state, you would need to be in good health. This means you shouldn't have any major ongoing health problems or be taking medications that might interfere with the study's results.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Are you generally in good health, without serious ongoing medical conditions?
Are you able to commit to several study visits?
Are you comfortable with taking a study medication and providing samples like blood or urine?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you would likely be asked to visit the study clinic multiple times. During these visits, researchers would give you a controlled dose of a corticosteroid medicine. They would then collect samples, like urine or blood, over a period of time to track how your body processes and eliminates the medicine. The exact number of visits, tests, and the total duration would be explained in detail by the study team, but it's important to understand it would involve regular attendance and sample collection to help them gather the necessary information.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study could help improve anti-doping tests, making sports fairer for everyone. As the study would involve taking a medication and giving samples, there might be some minor risks, such as discomfort from blood draws or potential mild side effects from the corticosteroid, which the study team would explain fully. You would receive no direct medical benefit yourself, as this is research rather than treatment. Remember, you can choose to leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Some site locations are approximate. We're improving this — please verify with the trial team before travelling.

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Spain

Common questions

What are corticosteroids?

Corticosteroids are powerful medicines that reduce inflammation and are used for many health conditions. They can also be misused in sports.

Why is this study only looking for healthy volunteers?

The study needs healthy people to understand how the body normally processes these medicines without other health conditions affecting the results.

Will I get any medicine to treat a condition?

No, this study is for research purposes only to understand how a medicine works, not to treat any illness you might have.

How long will I need to be involved in the study?

The study team will give you a detailed schedule, including the number of visits and the full duration, before you decide to participate.

Will my participation information be kept private?

Yes, all your personal information and study results will be kept confidential according to strict privacy rules.