Table 1 Mean (±SD) basal serum cortisol and response to a cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) with 250 μg of synthetic ACTH
| Cortisol response to CST (μg/dL) | OTS athletes | Healthy athletes | Sedentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basal | 13.1 (± 4.1) | 12.1 (± 3.2) | 12.1 (± 5.7) |
| 30 | 19.1 (± 1.9) | 19.7 (± 2.4) | 19.7 (± 3.2) |
| 60′ | 21.9 (± 2.4) | 22.2 (± 2.9) | 22.9 (± 4.4) |