hrp0094p2-17 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2021

A prospective study of children 0-8 years with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal insufficiency on treatment with hydrocortisone granules monitored by 17-OHP saliva sampling

Neumann Uta , Braune Katarina , Whitaker Martin J , Wiegand Susanna , Krude Heiko , Porter John , Digweed Dena , Voet Bernard , Ross Richard , Blankenstein Oliver ,

Context: Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and adrenal insufficiency (AI) require hydrocortisone replacement from birth. Continuous monitoring of therapy during growth is necessary. Until now, children were dependent on off label use with divided hydrocortisone tablets or pharmacy compounded capsules. A licensed paediatric formulation that allows accurate dosing down to 0.5mg is now available.Objective: ...