ICD E27.1ORPHA:85138PAI

Addison's Disease

Addison's Disease is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Affecting roughly 1 in 10,000 Australians, it requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy. Adrenal crises triggered by illness or injury can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

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What is Addison's Disease?

Addison's Disease is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Affecting roughly 1 in 10,000 Australians, it requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy. Adrenal crises triggered by illness or injury can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

How many clinical trials are available for Addison's Disease?

RareWays currently indexes 105 clinical trials for Addison's Disease, of which 11 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Addison's Disease come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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