Drugs / Desogestrel
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Desogestrel

Small molecule targets PGR via activation

Developed for
infertility disorder · central hypoventilation syndrome, congenital · multiple sclerosis · ovarian disorder · ovarian endometriosis · polycystic ovary syndrome · premenstrual tension · progestogen hypersensitivity
+6 more · uterine disorder · acne · endometriosis · functional hypothalamic amenorrhea · leiomyoma · menstrual disorder
Investigated by
Bayer · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Penn State University · Purdue University · Anuja Dokras
+25 more · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Bio-innova Co., Ltd · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Casa di Cura Privata Villa Mafalda · Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil · Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Chulalongkorn University · Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand · Fundacion Dexeus · Fundación Dexeus Salud de la Mujer · La Fe Health Research Institute · Mahidol University · Massachusetts General Hospital · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · Organon · S. Andrea Hospital · Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. · University Hospital, Geneva · University Hospital, Ghent · University of Colorado, Denver · University of Saskatchewan · VL-Medi Oy · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Yale University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) DESOGEN 1992-12-10 fda.gov

Trials 25 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT06233084 Jul → Sep 2024 Bio-innova Co., Ltd Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03353857 Nov 2017 → Jul 2018 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01291004 Jan 2011 → Mar 2012 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 23 trials
Phase 2 NCT01500473 Feb 2012 → May 2016 central hypoventilation syndrome, congenital Children's Hospital Los Angeles Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01310647 Jun 2011 → Dec 2012 ovarian disorder La Fe Health Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00151801 May 2002 → Dec 2008 multiple sclerosis S. Andrea Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT04941833 Jun 2021 → Jul 2022 ovarian endometriosis Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01243697 Apr 2011 → Sep 2013 central hypoventilation syndrome, congenital Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 35 trials
Phase 3 NCT03895099 Sep 2020 → Oct 2023 infertility disorder Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03229057 Jan 2018 → Jan 2024 polycystic ovary syndrome Anuja Dokras Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02103764 Aug 2013 → Jul 2018 uterine disorder Mahidol University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00624130 Mar 2004 → Jun 2005 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00185419 Nov 2003 → Mar 2006 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 410 trials
Phase 4 NCT06175832 Jan 2025 → Dec 2027 expected University Hospital, Ghent Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06334315 Oct 2024 → May 2028 expected Yale University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05002738 Sep 2021 → Nov 2022 University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04728659 Oct 2020 → Jan 2022 infertility disorder Casa di Cura Privata Villa Mafalda Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02757287 May 2016 → Nov 2017 infertility disorder Fundacion Dexeus Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02367846 Jan 2015 → Dec 2028 expected bone development disease Penn State University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02367833 Jan 2015 → Dec 2017 bone disorder Penn State University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01438736 Sep 2011 → Nov 2012 hemorrhagic disease VL-Medi Oy Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01482338 Jun 2011 → Feb 2012 premenstrual tension Chulalongkorn University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00826839 Jan 2009 → Sep 2010 infertility disorder Weill Medical College of Cornell University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT05174195 Aug 2016 → Mar 2018 progestogen hypersensitivity University Hospital, Geneva Terminated No outcome recorded
NCT00204438 Feb → Dec 2002 University of Saskatchewan Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 20 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT07269327 Background Nov 2025 → Mar 2026 infertility disorder Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04422028 Comparator Jan 2020 Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT06852365 Comparator Jun 2025 → Apr 2028 expected metabolic syndrome X, polycystic ovary syndrome University of Pennsylvania Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01388491 Background Oct 2011 → Sep 2012 vascular hemostatic disease Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01252186 Comparator Nov 2010 → Dec 2011 vascular hemostatic disease Teva Women's Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00563472 Comparator Nov 2007 → Aug 2008 Pantarhei Bioscience Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 33 trials
Phase 3 NCT01076582 Comparator Apr 2010 → Oct 2011 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00946192 Comparator May 2009 → Feb 2020 functional hypothalamic amenorrhea Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00544882 Comparator Oct 2007 → Mar 2008 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 45 trials
Phase 4 NCT01638767 Comparator Jul 2012 → Jul 2014 infertility disorder Clinique Ovo Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01588873 Comparator Apr 2012 → Dec 2018 University of Oulu Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01738724 Comparator Jan 2012 → Dec 2016 leiomyoma University of Sao Paulo Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01384331 Comparator Jul 2011 → Dec 2012 menstrual disorder Family Planning Association New South Wales Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01466673 Comparator Dec 2008 → Mar 2010 acne Janssen-Cilag Ltd.,Thailand Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable6 trials
NCT06304220 Comparator Jul → Sep 2024 female infertility NextFertility Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT06689150 Comparator Aug 2023 → Aug 2024 Al-Azhar University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT05594186 Comparator Mar 2019 → Oct 2022 Saudi German Hospital - Madinah Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01559480 Comparator Jan 2012 → Oct 2014 endometriosis Mahidol University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01087879 Comparator Oct 2007 → Jan 2011 University of Oulu Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 29 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 51 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Desogestrel “combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) once daily for 21 days (Desogestrel 150 micrograms/ Ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms, tablets), starting from the first day of menses, then...” NCT05594186
42

“The study will utilize a 20mcg OCP but a less androgenic third generation progestin (desogestrel 0.15mg) with potentially lesser impact on lipids and insulin sensitivity.” NCT03229057

“7 days daily intake of oral capsule containing containing ethinyl oestradiol 30micrograms plus desogestrel 150 micrograms followed by 14 days oral placebo capsules” NCT01384331

“0.150 mg desogestrel and 0.030 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP. One tablet per day at the same time each day, from the beginning of the menstrual cycle.” NCT01638767

Desogestrel Cerazet® 75 mg/day orally from the first day of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) until the day of trigger with agonist (GnRH-a).” NCT06304220

“Apri (or generic equivalent - Reclipsen) (30µg/d EE, 150 µg/d desogestrel) is a monophasic dosing regimen of 21 active and 7 placebo pills.” NCT02367833

“subcutaneous IFN-β-1a 44 mcg tiw plus ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg and desogestrel 150 mcg (Mercilon®, MSD Italia SRL, Rome, Italy)” PMID 27995531 Feb 2017

“(150µg Desogestrel + 30µg Ethinylestradiol)/day during the luteal phase of the two cycles prior to the ICSI.” NCT01310647

Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, one tablet by mouth daily for 14 days” NCT00826839

desogestrel (DSG) 150 μg/EE 20 μg in a 21/7 regimen (Mercilon®)” PMID 21721590 2011

“About 100 women took Desogestrel (Cirazette) tablet every day” NCT06689150

“20 micrograms ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel 0.15mg” NCT06852365

“Apri (Reclipsen); 30 µg EE, 150 µg desogestrelNCT02367846

“30 µg ethinylestradiol, 150 µg desogestrelNCT00185419

NCT01738724

NCT04941833

NCT03353857

NCT04422028

NCT06233084

NCT03895099

NCT01087879

NCT00946192

NCT05174195

NCT05002738

NCT01482338

NCT01588873

NCT07269327

NCT01243697

NCT00612508

NCT02757287

NCT02103764

NCT06334315

NCT01500473

NCT00563472

NCT00204438

NCT01076582

NCT01388491

NCT04728659

NCT01291004

NCT01559480

NCT01438736

NCT01466673

NCT01252186

Known as Aizea ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Cerazet “Desogestrel Cerazet® 75 mg/day orally from the first day of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) until the day of trigger with agonist (GnRH-a).” NCT06304220
Known as Cerazette “Ovulation inhibition will be performed using Desogestrel (Cerazette, 75 mcg) starting on stimulation day 7 or when the leading follicle will reach 14 mm, whichever comes first.” NCT04728659
3

“Desogestrel 75 micrograms POP (Cerazette), Etonogestrel 68 mg implant (Nexplanon)” NCT01438736

“Desogestrel/ CerazetteNCT03353857

NCT06175832

Known as Cerelle ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as DESO “After a fortuitous observation of two cases of chemosensitivity recovery in women with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) who took desogestrel, we aimed to...” PMID 38336689 Feb 2024
Known as Desogestrel component of bekyree ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of cyclessa ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of desogen ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of enskyce ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of isibloom ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of kariva ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of mircette ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of ortho-cept ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of pimtrea ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of velivet ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of viorele ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desogestrel component of volnea ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Desomono ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as DSG “Participants received 21 days of active combination tablets (containing 150 µg desogestrel (DSG)/30 µg EE, followed by no treatment for 7 days in each 28-day cycle for a total...” NCT01252186
8

“daily oral 75 µg of Desogestrel (DSG) for 3 months prior to the insertion of etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implant (ENG-IMPLANT) might help reduce its premature discontinuation.” PMID 36915205 Mar 2023

“We conducted a 12-sample, 24-hour pharmacokinetic study in healthy reproductive-age females taking a COCP containing 0.15-mg desogestrel (DSG) and 30-μg ethinyl estradiol (EE).” PMID 37331464 Jun 2023

“There were 104 premenopausal women with AUB-O randomized to desogestrel (DSG 150 µg/d, n = 50) or medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA 10 mg/d, n = 54) group.” PMID 35102226 Jan 2022

“a contraceptive oral progesterone only( Desogestrel, DSG) is available for contraception, avoiding the LH surge.” NCT02757287

“desogestrel (DSG) 150 mcg/ethinyl estradiol (EE) 20 mcg for 21 days” PMID 27328486 2016

“desogestrel (DSG) 150 μg/EE 20 μg in a 21/7 regimen (Mercilon®)” PMID 21721590 2011

“Ethinylestradiol (EE) and desogestrel (DSG) (Mercilon)” NCT01076582

“Ethinyl estradiol/Desogestrel (EE/DSG)” NCT01466673

Known as Feanolla ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Mircette ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00544882
Known as Nacrez ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as ORG 2969 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533
Known as Zelleta ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1533