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
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 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

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
Phase 3 NCT04414761 Jun 2020 → Oct 2022 ShangHai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute Completed No outcome recorded
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 No outcome recorded
Phase 414 trials
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
Phase 4 NCT00756028 Jan 2009 → Dec 2014 infertility disorder, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Peter Hornnes, MD, DMSc Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00826839 Jan 2009 → Sep 2010 infertility disorder Weill Medical College of Cornell University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
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
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 33 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT04327934 Background Dec 2017 → Jun 2022 hypertensive disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome Yale University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 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 22 trials
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 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT01590173 Comparator Jan 2012 → Jul 2016 infertility disorder National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 39 trials
Phase 3 NCT05994378 Comparator Aug 2023 → May 2025 female infertility Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06091436 Background Mar → Dec 2023 infertility disorder Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03300960 Comparator Oct 2017 → Jun 2019 infertility disorder Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad, IVI VALENCIA Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01599494 Background Mar 2014 → May 2015 infertility disorder Organon and Co Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02118051 Background Sep 2013 → Jun 2017 infertility disorder La Fe Health Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 413 trials
Phase 4 NCT06175832 Comparator Jan 2025 → Dec 2027 expected University Hospital, Ghent Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06637189 Comparator Oct 2024 → Jun 2025 overdue Ginefiv Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05954962 Comparator Dec 2023 → Apr 2025 Instituto Bernabeu Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04983173 Background Nov 2021 → Mar 2026 infertility disorder Fundacion Dexeus Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04728659 Comparator Oct 2020 → Jan 2022 infertility disorder Casa di Cura Privata Villa Mafalda Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable5 trials
NCT06481696 Comparator Jun 2024 → Dec 2025 infertility disorder Andros Day Surgery Clinic Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT04108039 Comparator Sep 2019 → Jan 2022 infertility disorder Fundacion Dexeus Completed No outcome recorded
NCT03300518 Background Nov 2017 → Jun 2021 infertility disorder Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01669291 Comparator Jul 2012 → May 2014 infertility disorder Main Line Fertility Center Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00608062 Background Mar 2007 → Oct 2012 arteriosclerosis disorder University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 17 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 65 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
44

“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

Ganirelix acetate injection®” NCT00826839

Ganirelix (Orgalutran)” NCT00866008

GanirelixNCT00823472

NCT06481696

NCT04037605

NCT06637189

NCT00734279

NCT00702845

NCT01816321

NCT02635607

NCT06091436

NCT00696800

NCT01599494

NCT03300960

NCT03051087

NCT01645241

NCT00725491

NCT00802360

NCT00461422

NCT00417066

NCT00417144

NCT05751252

NCT03477929

NCT00823602

NCT03300518

NCT01424618

NCT00988260

NCT00417183

NCT02118051

NCT05071339

NCT05954962

NCT02069808

NCT01286051

NCT03142893

Known as Antagon “Ganirelix acetate (Antagon) will be used to prevent endogenous production of ovarian hormones in young women.” NCT06745466
2

Antagon™ will be administered subcutaneously at a dose of 0.25 mg once daily” NCT00298025

NCT04327934

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
10

“Drug: Ganirelix AcetateNCT05954962

NCT00608062

NCT01614067

NCT00757185

NCT00823004

NCT05994378

NCT04654741

NCT00225433

NCT06745466

NCT01153581

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
17

“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

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

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

“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

“GnRH antagonist (orgalutran 0.25)” NCT02429999

Orgalutran (ganirelix acetate)” NCT03051087

NCT00702806

NCT06175832

NCT02796105

NCT01636505

NCT04728659

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
1

“Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist” CHEMBL1251

Modality Protein / enzyme biologic CHEMBL1251
Route Subcutaneous “Antagon™ will be administered subcutaneously” NCT00298025
Target GNRHR “Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist” CHEMBL1251