Pituitary & hypothalamus

Consensus on biomarker utility for ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome: a Pituitary Society Modified Delphi Panel

J Clin Endocrinol MetabPublished Modified Delphi consensus panel

Authors' conclusion

Areas of alignment among experts on the diagnosis and monitoring of CS are presented.

Study context

Population
International experts on ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome (CS) (Pituitary Society panel)no attrition between rounds
Participants
41 experts
Outcome
Statements reaching consensus
Methodological detailsmodified two-round Delphi, consensus defined as ≥70% agreement/disagreement for Likert-scale statements or ≥70% selection of the same option for single-choice questions, eight-member Steering Committee
  • Modified two-round Delphi
  • Consensus defined as ≥70% agreement/disagreement for Likert-scale statements or ≥70% selection of the same option for single-choice questions
  • Eight-member Steering Committee

Recommendations

As reported in the abstract

Statements reaching consensus, Round 1

45%

14/31

Statements reaching consensus, Round 2

44%

11/25

Original publication

Consensus on biomarker utility for ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome: a Pituitary Society Modified Delphi Panel. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Published 16 July 2026. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgag279

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