Drugs / Ganirelix
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Ganirelix

Protein / enzyme biologic targets GNRHR via inhibition

Developed for
infertility disorder · ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome · female infertility · polycystic ovary syndrome · ovarian cyst · ovarian dysfunction · ovarian disorder
Investigated by
Eugonia · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · Organon and Co · Yale University
+27 more · Yazd Research & Clinical Center for Infertility · Ayudas Merck Serono de Investigación 2012 · Bart CJM Fauser · Chong Qing Reproducive and Genetic Institute · FUNDACION DEXEUS SALUT DE LA DONA · Fundacion Dexeus · Hanoi Medical University · Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital · Houston Fertility Institute · Kelly, Maureen, M.D. · LG Life Sciences · Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center · National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Organon · Peter Hornnes, MD, DMSc · Peter y. Liu · ShangHai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute · The Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya · University Hospital Brussels · University Hospital, Lille · University of California, San Francisco · University of Chicago · University of Delaware · University of Michigan · University of Utah · Università degli Studi 'G. d'Annunzio' Chieti e Pescara · Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved EU (EMA) Orgalutran — 2000-05-16 europa.eu ↗
Approved US (FDA) GANIRELIX ACETATE — 1999-07-29 fda.gov ↗

Trials 30

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 04 trials
Phase 0 NCT05751252 Apr 2024 → Feb 2025 polycystic ovary syndrome University Hospital, Lille Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT04037605 Feb 2020 → Jul 2022 overdue — Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT00757185 Feb 2008 → Apr 2012 polycystic ovary syndrome Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT00734279 Mar 2006 → Nov 2010 delayed puberty, self-limited, precocious puberty University of Utah Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT03142893 May 2017 → Oct 2020 overdue — Peter y. Liu Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT01153581 Feb 2006 → Dec 2012 — Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00988260 Feb 2003 → Apr 2004 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Organon and Co Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT04414761 Jun 2020 → Oct 2022 — ShangHai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT03767218 Nov 2018 → May 2022 female infertility University Hospital Brussels Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00823602 Mar → Oct 2008 infertility disorder Yazd Research & Clinical Center for Infertility Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00725491 May 2007 → Dec 2008 — Organon and Co Completed Met primary
Phase 414 trials · 2 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 4 NCT06745466 Nov 2024 → Oct 2026 expected — University of Delaware Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04993924 May 2021 → Mar 2022 ovarian cyst Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05071339 Apr 2021 → Mar 2023 — Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03477929 Nov 2017 → Dec 2018 infertility disorder Università degli Studi 'G. d'Annunzio' Chieti e Pescara Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03051087 Oct 2016 → Mar 2018 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome LG Life Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01614067 May 2012 → Jul 2014 infertility disorder, ovarian dysfunction University of California, San Francisco Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT00826839 Jan 2009 → Sep 2010 infertility disorder Weill Medical College of Cornell University Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT00756028 Jan 2009 → Dec 2014 infertility disorder, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Peter Hornnes, MD, DMSc Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT00866008 Oct 2008 → Jan 2011 — Bart CJM Fauser Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00830492 Jan → Dec 2008 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Yazd Research & Clinical Center for Infertility Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable5 trials
— NCT07409493 Jan 2026 → Jun 2028 expected infertility disorder Hanoi Medical University Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT02635607 Jan → Dec 2016 female infertility Chong Qing Reproducive and Genetic Institute Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT01645241 Jul 2012 → Dec 2013 infertility disorder Fundacion Dexeus Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT01286051 Jan 2011 → Sep 2012 — Houston Fertility Institute Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT01424618 Jan 2006 → Sep 2012 — Kelly, Maureen, M.D. Unknown No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy32 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT04071574 Comparator Feb 2018 → Aug 2019 ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, female infertility, hydrosalpinx +6 Lebanese University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00823004 Comparator Jun 2008 → Feb 2009 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Yazd Research & Clinical Center for Infertility Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02429999 Comparator Apr 2015 → Oct 2016 — Assiut University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00702806 Background Jul 2001 → Oct 2002 infertility disorder Organon and Co Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01590173 Comparator Jan 2012 → Jul 2016 infertility disorder National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 17 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 64 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as ganirelix “Patients will receive a verbal explanation over the phone and following consent will start GnRH antagonist injections \[Cetrotide (cetrolix) or Orgalutran (ganirelix) -...” NCT04993924 ↗
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“Ovulation inhibition will be performed using ganirelix (Orgalutran, 0.25 mg/die) starting on stimulation day 7 or when the leading follicle will reach 14 mm, whichever comes first.” NCT04728659 ↗

“GnRH antagonist (Cetrorelix or Ganirelix 0.25mg) once subcutaneously daily from day 6 of ovarian stimulation till the day of the ovulation trigger” NCT04414761 ↗

“Initiation of GnRH antagonist (ganirelix, 0.25mg/day) on stimulation day 6 till day of trigger.” NCT03767218 ↗

“Daily, started with dominant follicle greater than 14 mm (Ganirelix , Organon, Netherlands).” NCT00830492 ↗

“Administration of cetrorelix (cetrotide) or ganirelix (orgulatron) (0.25mg/day)” NCT04071574 ↗

“Administration of cetrorelix (cetrotide) or ganirelix (orgulatron) (0.25mg/day)” NCT04071574 ↗

“0.25 mg of Cetrorelix or Ganirelix starting in the presence of follicles” NCT04108039 ↗

“with ganirelix 0.25 mg (Orgalutran; Organon, Oss, The Netherlands)” NCT01590173 ↗

“Intervention pharmacon: GnRH-antagonist (Orgalutran®: Ganirelix)” NCT00756028 ↗

“GnRH antagonist: ganirelix 0.25 mg (Orgalutran®)” NCT04983173 ↗

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Known as Antagon “Ganirelix acetate (Antagon) will be used to prevent endogenous production of ovarian hormones in young women.” NCT06745466 ↗
Known as Fyremadel “The pituitary suppression will be obtained by the administration of the GnRH antagonist ganirelix (0.25 mg per day, Fyremadel, Ferring S.p.A.)” NCT06481696 ↗
Known as Ganilever “Ganilever (ganirelix acetate)” NCT03051087 ↗
Known as Ganirelix (Orgalutran) “Ganirelix (Orgalutran)” NCT00866008 ↗
Known as Ganirelix acetate “Ganirelix acetate or cetrorelix acetate Agonist is used to suppress endogenous pituitary LH for the premature LH surges.” NCT01669291 ↗
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“Ganirelix Type: Drug Group: B Description: Ganirelix acetate 0.25 mg administered by daily subcutaneous injection” NCT07732348 ↗

“Drug: Ganirelix Acetate” NCT05954962 ↗

NCT01153581 ↗

NCT00225433 ↗

NCT01614067 ↗

NCT00757185 ↗

NCT00608062 ↗

NCT04654741 ↗

NCT06745466 ↗

NCT05994378 ↗

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Known as Ganirelix acetate injection ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1251 ↗
Known as Ganirelix gedeon richter ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1251 ↗
Known as Ganirest ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1251 ↗
Known as Orgalutran “Patients will receive a verbal explanation over the phone and following consent will start GnRH antagonist injections \[Cetrotide (cetrolix) or Orgalutran (ganirelix) -...” NCT04993924 ↗
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“GnRH Antagonist group (n=74): Will receive FSH injections (Orgalutran 0.25mg injections) when follicles reach ≥14mm” NCT07409493 ↗

“with ganirelix 0.25 mg (Orgalutran; Organon, Oss, The Netherlands)” NCT01590173 ↗

“Orgalutran (ganirelix) - depending on their primary prescription” NCT05071339 ↗

“Intervention pharmacon: GnRH-antagonist (Orgalutran®: Ganirelix)” NCT00756028 ↗

“Ganirelix 0.25mg (Orgalutran, Organon, The Netherlands)” NCT00417066 ↗

“Ganirelix 0.25mg (Orgalutran, Organon, The Netherlands)” NCT00417144 ↗

“Ganirelix 0.25 (Orgalutran, Organon, The Netherlands)” NCT00417183 ↗

“GnRH antagonist (Orgalutran®) 0,25 mg subcutaneously” NCT01888744 ↗

“GnRH antagonist: ganirelix 0.25 mg (Orgalutran®)” NCT04983173 ↗

“Orgalutrán Ganirelix (GnRH antagonist)” NCT03300960 ↗

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Known as orgulatron “Administration of cetrorelix (cetrotide) or ganirelix (orgulatron) (0.25mg/day)” NCT04071574 ↗
Known as RS-26306 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1251 ↗
Known as RS-26306-298 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1251 ↗
Action Inhibit “The efficacy and safety of the GnRH antagonist ganirelix was assessed” PMID 22429192 ↗ Mar 2012
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“Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist” CHEMBL1251 ↗

Modality Protein / enzyme biologic — CHEMBL1251 ↗
Route Subcutaneous “sc injection of Ganirelix 0.25 mg per day” NCT00461422 ↗
Target GNRHR “Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist” CHEMBL1251 ↗