"Pasireotide (SOM230) Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Acromegaly"

Every once in a while I get frustrated about the treatment options available for acromegaly, but then I'll hear about new research being performed or new medications being developed and then I will feel a little better about the whole situation.  Doctors, drug companies, and researchers do care about us!  In that context, I thought I'd share news of a new drug being tested called Pasireotide.

There was a paper published about it recently, which caught my attention.  Specifically, the conclusion: 

"Conclusions: Pasireotide is a promising treatment for acromegaly. Larger studies of longer duration evaluating the efficacy and safety of pasireotide in patients with acromegaly are ongoing."

Since finding that paper, I have found several clinical trials of it and some other info about it as well.  It has been shown to reduce pituitary tumor volume and give positive results for Cushings patients, but more testing still needs to be done.

I know this drug won't be for everyone, but I'm sharing this news to remind people that research is always going on for new treatments, so if you are like me and your levels are still not controlled, there is always still hope!

Has anyone here participated in a clinical trial of it?  I'd love to hear about your experience with it!