Table 3

Adrenal function for all subjects

UFC (nmol/24 h)ACTH (pmol/l) (n=26)LDST (nmol/l)
8 wks (n=28)12 wks (n=25)Baseline (n=27)Peak (n=27)
FP (adj mean)25.025.37.21265437
BDP (adj mean)23.325.27.18246436
Diff (adj mean)1.70.10.0318.651.15
(95% CI)(−3.7 to 7.2)(−6.0 to 6.3)(−1.59 to 1.65)(−39.6 to 76.9)(−45.79 to 48.09)
  • UFC = urinary free cortisol; ACTH = adrenocorticotrophin; LDST = low dose cortisol stimulation test.