Drugs / Dehydroepiandrosterone
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Dehydroepiandrosterone

Other / unclassified targets PPARA via activation

Developed for
systemic lupus erythematosus · postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis · breast cancer · infertility disorder · female breast carcinoma · hypoactive sexual desire disorder · pulmonary hypertension · Sjogren syndrome
+22 more · skin atrophy · adrenocortical insufficiency · anorexia nervosa · Crohn disease · depressive disorder · erectile dysfunction · female infertility due to oocyte meiotic arrest · HIV infectious disease · metabolic syndrome X · myotonic dystrophy · obesity disorder · ovarian dysfunction · ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome · plasma cell myeloma · Plasmodium falciparum malaria · primary adrenal insufficiency · substance withdrawal syndrome · type 1 diabetes mellitus · physiological sexual disorder · post-traumatic stress disorder · secondary adrenal insufficiency · urinary tract infection
Investigated by
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · EndoCeutics Inc. · CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval · Genelabs Technologies · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Institute on Aging (NIA)
+49 more · Northwestern University · AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Mayo Clinic · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · University Hospital, Bordeaux · Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology · Arthritis Foundation · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Association Française contre les Myopathies (AFM), Paris · Beni-Suef University · Boston Children's Hospital · Dutch Arthritis Association · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · European Institute of Oncology · First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University · Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Hospital Clinic of Barcelona · Inflabloc Pharmaceuticals · Jed E. Rose · Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. · Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited · Meir Medical Center · Monash University · National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · OHSU Knight Cancer Institute · Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · Queen's University · Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University · San Diego Sexual Medicine · The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University · Trophea Development AB · UMC Utrecht · United States Department of Defense · University Medical Center Groningen · University of Aarhus · University of Arkansas · University of Birmingham · University of California, Los Angeles · University of Guanajuato · University of Maryland, Baltimore · University of Michigan · University of Nottingham · University of Versailles · Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2 · Uppsala University · Washington University School of Medicine

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved EU (EMA) Intrarosa 2018-01-08 europa.eu
Approved US (FDA) INTRAROSA 2016-11-16 fda.gov

Trials 53 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT03383133 Jan 2018 → Feb 2023 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT00607646 Oct 2010 → Oct 2018 type 1 diabetes mellitus University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 14 trials
Phase 1 NCT03783988 Jan → Jun 2019 skin atrophy Trophea Development AB Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03967964 Nov 2015 → Jul 2016 Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00516542 Jun 2007 → Jul 2009 breast cancer OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00429806 Nov 2006 → Mar 2007 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 212 trials
Phase 2 NCT07407647 Mar → Dec 2026 expected anal carcinoma, cervical carcinoma, vaginal carcinoma, vulvar carcinoma Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04493333 Jun 2021 → Jul 2023 female breast carcinoma, postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis University of Arkansas Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00900900 Jul 2009 → Mar 2011 substance withdrawal syndrome Jed E. Rose Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01273259 May 2008 → Jun 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension University Hospital, Bordeaux Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00202163 Dec 2006 → Jul 2007 erectile dysfunction Queen's University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00106314 Jan 2005 → Oct 2006 Crohn disease Inflabloc Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00065104 Oct 2000 → Apr 2003 HIV infectious disease National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00006219 Aug 2000 → Dec 2006 plasma cell myeloma Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00391924 May 2000 → Jan 2003 Sjogren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus UMC Utrecht Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00001598 May 1997 → Jun 2002 Sjogren syndrome National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/37 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT07323329 Oct 2025 → Oct 2026 expected infertility disorder Beni-Suef University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT04066478 Oct 2017 → Dec 2022 female infertility due to oocyte meiotic arrest Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Suspended No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00317148 Aug 2005 → Sep 2006 CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00167609 Nov 2004 → Dec 2006 myotonic dystrophy University of Versailles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00310791 Apr 2004 → Oct 2009 anorexia nervosa Boston Children's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00189124 Sep 2003 → Dec 2005 systemic lupus erythematosus University of Michigan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00004795 Aug 1994 → ? systemic lupus erythematosus National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 320 trials
Phase 3 NCT06611514 Dec 2024 → Jan 2027 expected female breast carcinoma European Institute of Oncology Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04982692 Sep 2021 → Jan 2023 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07609043 Jan → Dec 2020 metabolic syndrome X University of Guanajuato Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03740945 Nov 2018 → Dec 2019 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis EndoCeutics Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03287232 Oct 2017 → Mar 2019 hypoactive sexual desire disorder EndoCeutics Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02013544 Feb 2014 → Jan 2015 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis EndoCeutics Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01572025 May 2012 → Dec 2014 infertility disorder, ovarian dysfunction University of Nottingham Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01376349 Jul 2011 → Aug 2013 breast cancer, female reproductive organ cancer Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01256671 Dec 2010 → Jul 2012 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis EndoCeutics Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00581087 Jan 2007 → Jun 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension University Hospital, Bordeaux Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 42 trials
Phase 4 NCT04705883 Sep 2020 → Nov 2021 breast cancer, postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Hospital Clinic of Barcelona Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03568604 Aug 2018 → Jan 2020 San Diego Sexual Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable6 trials
NCT05246865 Oct 2021 → Dec 2022 polycystic ovary syndrome University of Birmingham Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT02432248 Feb 2015 → Dec 2023 infertility disorder The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT01145144 Jan 2008 → Jul 2009 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Meir Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00471900 Oct 2001 → Feb 2003 adrenocortical insufficiency University of Aarhus Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00099697 Jun 2001 → Feb 2004 obesity disorder National Institute on Aging (NIA) Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00111930 Aug 2000 → Mar 2005 National Institute on Aging (NIA) Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 19 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT03228732 Comparator Dec 2017 → Sep 2026 expected type 1 diabetes mellitus University of Maryland, Baltimore Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT02229604 Background Jan 2014 → Sep 2016 menstrual disorder Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT07535983 Background Sep 2025 → Jan 2027 expected ovarian dysfunction Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT03491007 Comparator Jul 2019 → Nov 2020 post-traumatic stress disorder VA Office of Research and Development Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00566384 Comparator Nov 2007 → Apr 2009 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 39 trials
Phase 3 NCT04898556 Comparator Dec 2020 → May 2021 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Dr. Santiago Palacios Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03854396 Comparator May 2020 → Feb 2021 urinary tract infection Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, M.D. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03782480 Comparator Mar 2019 → Jan 2021 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03619005 Comparator Nov 2018 → Aug 2019 hypoactive sexual desire disorder EndoCeutics Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02736591 Comparator Jun 2016 → Apr 2017 infertility disorder Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT05562518 Comparator Mar 2022 → Mar 2026 overdue breast cancer, postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis University Hospital, Ghent Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05586711 Comparator Dec 2020 → Dec 2024 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Angelica Lindén Hirschberg Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00543166 Comparator Feb 2003 → Dec 2009 Sjogren syndrome University of Helsinki Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT07574216 Comparator Jun 2026 → Dec 2031 expected physiological sexual disorder, postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis University of Arizona Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT00916396 Comparator Jun 2005 → Jan 2011 hypoactive sexual desire disorder Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 14 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 83 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as dehydroepiandrosterone “OBJECTIVE: Intravaginal DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone, prasterone), the exclusive precursor of androgens and estrogens in postmenopausal women, has previously been shown to...” PMID 26725467 Mar 2016
51

“To provide the best available evidence on the role of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) treatment in improving the outcome of in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm...” PMID 26963897 Feb 2016

“The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of Somatropin and Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on ovarian reserve parameters and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcome...” NCT07323329

“This study's purpose is to learn how dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) affects the HIV virus, the immune system, hormone levels, body composition and quality of life.” NCT00065104

“Group 1 ( study group) will receive Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) 25 mg ( DHEA 25mg, Natrol , USA) t.d.s daily for 12 weeks before starting IVF/ICSI cycle.” NCT02561793

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfate (DHEAS) decrease with aging and are important androgen and estrogen precursors in older adults.” PMID 16735495 May 2006

“Age-related reductions in serum dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) concentrations may be involved in bone mineral density (BMD) losses.” PMID 19321570 Mar 2009

“Hormone therapy using dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of androgen by the tumor cells.” NCT00516542

“A single, therapeutic dose of acetaminophen (APAP, 1.0 g)) or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA, 75 mg) is taken orally” NCT03383133

“daily intravaginal administration of 0.50% dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA; prasterone) ovules for 12 weeks” PMID 26291918 Aug 2015

“intravaginal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA, prasterone) improved all the domains of sexual function” PMID 26597311 Nov 2015

“DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by tghe adrenal galnds.” NCT00205686

“The new topical gel contains dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and triiodothyroacetic acid (TRIAC)” NCT03783988

“DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an inactive hormone precursor naturally produced by the body.” NCT07574216

“a study medication called Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) helps to reduce PTSD symptoms” NCT03491007

“HRT, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and herb decoction could be used for this group.” NCT02229604

“It was previously shown that dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) reverses” PMID 22280813 Jan 2012

“Intrarosa® (dehydroepiandrosterone; DHEA; prasterone), pessaries” NCT05586711

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) 25 mg ( DHEA 25mg, Natrol , USA)” NCT02736591

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or Testosterone Versus Placebo” NCT00202163

“6.5 vaginal insert prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone)” NCT03568604

“the adrenal hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)” NCT00099697

“daily vaginal prasterone (dehydroepiandrosteroneNCT01376349

dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)” NCT00317148

NCT00471900

NCT00575341

NCT00566384

NCT00004662

NCT00004665

NCT07535983

NCT05246865

NCT00001598

NCT00189124

NCT00248989

NCT01145144

NCT02432248

NCT02150330

NCT00106314

NCT00916396

NCT05562518

NCT00004795

NCT04066478

NCT00004313

NCT00607646

NCT00167609

NCT03967964

NCT00391924

NCT01572025

NCT00289926

NCT00001487

NCT04493333

NCT00543166

Known as BAY86-5314 “Dehydroepiandrosterone, BAY86-5314NCT00566384
Known as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00900900
1

NCT00310791

Known as dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00442403
Known as DHEA “The purpose of the study is to examine whether dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) administration improves fatigue and general well-being in patients with systemic lupus...” NCT00391924
43

“The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of Somatropin and Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on ovarian reserve parameters and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcome...” NCT07323329

“All participants (in both the treatment and control groups) concurrently took dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) tablets (25 mg per tablet; Fosun Pharma, USA) at a dosage of 25 mg...” NCT07535983

“Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has been proposed to improve pregnancy rates in women with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment.” PMID 25296654 Oct 2014

“Determine the efficacy of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), an androgen replacement hormone, for patients with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease).” NCT00004313

“Group 1 ( study group) will receive Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) 25 mg ( DHEA 25mg, Natrol , USA) t.d.s daily for 12 weeks before starting IVF/ICSI cycle.” NCT02561793

“Hormone therapy using dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of androgen by the tumor cells.” NCT00516542

“dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation on in vitro fertilization (IVF) data and outcomes among poor-responder patients” PMID 20729538 Aug 2010

“To investigate the effect of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation on women with poor ovarian response (POR).” PMID 25951716 Apr 2015

“daily intravaginal administration of 0.50% dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA; prasterone) ovules for 12 weeks” PMID 26291918 Aug 2015

“intravaginal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA, prasterone) improved all the domains of sexual function” PMID 26597311 Nov 2015

“Prasterone (DHEA) for the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) - Second Study” NCT03619005

“HRT, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and herb decoction could be used for this group.” NCT02229604

“Prasterone (DHEA) for the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)” NCT03287232

“Does Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Improve IVF Outcomes in Poor Responders?” NCT04066478

“Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland.” NCT00001487

“Daily Oral 100 mg Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Over 6 Treatment Cycles” NCT00566384

“acetaminophen (APAP, 1.0 g)) or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA, 75 mg)” NCT03383133

“Intrarosa® (dehydroepiandrosterone; DHEA; prasterone), pessaries” NCT05586711

“Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Treatment for Sjogren's Syndrome” NCT00001598

“oral androgen challenge with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)” NCT05246865

“locally administered dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)” NCT05562518

“Inflabloc Cap (Dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA])” NCT00106314

“Prasterone (DHEA), Micronized” NCT04705883

“dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)” NCT00471900

“Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)” NCT00189124

“Prasterone (DHEA)” NCT06611514

NCT00182975

NCT02736591

NCT00111930

NCT02151006

NCT07574216

NCT00581087

NCT00099697

NCT01273259

NCT00317148

NCT03491007

NCT00065104

NCT00205686

NCT01256671

NCT03228732

NCT00429806

NCT03783988

NCT00202163

Known as Dheas “Etude de l'Activite (Efficacite et Tolerance) de l'Association de la Chloroquine Avec la Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate (Dheas) Dans le Traitement de l'Acces Palustre Simple A...” NCT00442403
Known as GL701 “Evaluate the safety and efficacy of synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone, GL701, in women with active systemic lupus erythematosus.” NCT00004662
5

“synthetic formulation of dehydroepiandrosterone, GL701NCT00004665

“synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone (GL701)” NCT00004795

“Prasterone (GL701)” NCT00082511

“Prasterone (GL701)” NCT00053560

NCT00037128

Known as Inflabloc Cap Inflabloc Cap (Dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA])” NCT00106314
Known as Intrarosa “The dose to be applied will be one Intrarosa ovule (Prasterone 6.5mg) a day before going to bed for 12 weeks.” NCT04898556
2

Intrarosa® (dehydroepiandrosterone; DHEA; prasterone), pessaries” NCT05586711

“Drug: IntrarosaNCT03782480

Known as prasterone “OBJECTIVE: Intravaginal DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone, prasterone), the exclusive precursor of androgens and estrogens in postmenopausal women, has previously been shown to...” PMID 26725467 Mar 2016
18

“Intravaginal prasterone (DHEA) provides local action without clinically significant changes in serum concentrations of estrogens or androgens.” PMID 23954500 Aug 2013

“Intrarosa® (dehydroepiandrosterone; DHEA; prasterone), pessaries” NCT05586711

NCT03568604

NCT03619005

NCT02013544

NCT03854396

NCT00053560

NCT06611514

NCT00082511

NCT04705883

NCT03287232

NCT03740945

NCT07407647

NCT07609043

NCT00006219

NCT01376349

NCT04898556

NCT04982692

Action Activate “DHEA is a PPAR-alpha activator.” NCT00182975
Modality Other / unclassified “dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), an androgen replacement hormone” NCT00004313
Route Oral “Patients are randomly assigned to daily oral dehydroepiandrosterone or placebo for 52 weeks.” NCT00004662
Target PPARA “DHEA is a PPAR-alpha activator.” NCT00182975