Hypercorticism clinical trials

Patient and Partner Perception After Remission of Cushing's Syndrome

Hypercortisolism leads to long term physical and cognitive sequelae. This also holds true for quality of life, even several years after remission. This altered quality of life, highly subjective, is however, badly evaluated by the family of the patient. This could lead to misunderstanding, avec worsen the general physical and mental health of the patient. To our knowledge, this theoretical difference of perception has never been evaluated up to now. The aim of our study is to evaluate the difference of perception of the quality of life and body image between patients in remission of hypercortisolism, and their caregivers. Secondary objectives will be to evaluate the quality of life of the caregivers, the coping strategies, and the depression/anxiety parameters of both the patient and the caregiver. Patients and methods: the study is Observative, prospective and non-randomized. Inclusion criteria will be patients, aged more than 18, with hypercortisolism in remission for at least 1 year. Self-questionnaires on quality of life, body image, coping, depression and anxiety will be provided to the patient and his/her caregiver. Fulfilling will be blind between the patient and his/her caregiver. Inclusion period will be 12 months. Results will be compared between the patient and his/her caregiver. Expected results: investigators anticipate that some caregivers will have a different perception of the general physical and mental condition as stated by the patient. The first time that the quality of life of the caregiver would be also altered. This original project might lead to modify the management of Cushing's syndrome, by considering both the patient and his/her caregiver on a long term basis after remission.