Drugs / Dehydroepiandrosterone
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Dehydroepiandrosterone

Other / unclassified targets PPARA via activation

Developed for
postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis · systemic lupus erythematosus · breast cancer · infertility disorder · female breast carcinoma · hypoactive sexual desire disorder · pulmonary hypertension · Sjogren syndrome
+23 more · skin atrophy · adrenocortical insufficiency · Crohn disease · depressive disorder · erectile dysfunction · female infertility due to oocyte meiotic arrest · female stress incontinence · HIV infectious disease · metabolic syndrome X · myotonic dystrophy · obesity disorder · ovarian dysfunction · ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome · pelvic organ prolapse · plasma cell myeloma · Plasmodium falciparum malaria · primary adrenal insufficiency · type 1 diabetes mellitus · chronic pain syndrome · 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 · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Northwestern University
+47 more · AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Genelabs Technologies · 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 · Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Dutch Arthritis Association · European Institute of Oncology · First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University · Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Hospital Clinic of Barcelona · Inflabloc Pharmaceuticals · 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 · Poznan University of Medical Sciences · 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 · 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 52

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 Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1 NCT00429806 Nov 2006 → Mar 2007 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 211 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
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 Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT01273259 May 2008 → Jun 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension University Hospital, Bordeaux Completed Met primary
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 Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00001598 May 1997 → Jun 2002 Sjogren syndrome National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00001487 Jun 1995 → Apr 2004 depressive disorder National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/36 trials · 1 missed
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 Missed primary
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 · 2 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT07843927 Jun 2026 → Sep 2028 expected — Charite University, Berlin, Germany Recruiting No outcome recorded
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 Stop: Business
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 Met primary
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 Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01256671 Dec 2010 → Jul 2012 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis EndoCeutics Inc. 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 applicable7 trials
— NCT07854873 Oct 2022 → Jan 2026 female stress incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse Poznan University of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
— 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 Mixed
— NCT00111930 Aug 2000 → Mar 2005 — National Institute on Aging (NIA) Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy20 trials
Phase 0 NCT03228732 Comparator Dec 2017 → Sep 2026 overdue type 1 diabetes mellitus University of Maryland, Baltimore Recruiting No outcome recorded
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 1/2 NCT07535983 Background Sep 2025 → Jan 2027 expected ovarian dysfunction Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05935761 Comparator Dec 2026 → Oct 2029 expected chronic pain syndrome VA Office of Research and Development Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03491007 Comparator Jul 2019 → Nov 2020 post-traumatic stress disorder VA Office of Research and Development Terminated No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 1 release

DateIssuerRelease
2021-03-09 Lupin Limited Lupin Pharma Canada Announces Partnership with Endoceutics for the commercialization of Intrarosa® lupin.com ↗

Evidence & citations 13 cited values

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

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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
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“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

“Furthermore, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is another neurosteroid that has been implicated in pain.” NCT05935761 ↗

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Known as BAY86-5314 “Dehydroepiandrosterone, BAY86-5314” NCT00566384 ↗
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 ↗
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“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) will be administered orally at a fixed dose of 100 mg/day for 6 weeks as add-on treatment to continued standard antidepressant monotherapy.” NCT07843927 ↗

“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

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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 ↗
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“synthetic formulation of dehydroepiandrosterone, GL701” NCT00004665 ↗

“synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone (GL701)” NCT00004795 ↗

“Prasterone (GL701)” NCT00082511 ↗

“Prasterone (GL701)” NCT00053560 ↗

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

“Drug: Intrarosa” NCT03782480 ↗

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
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“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 ↗

NCT07854873 ↗

NCT02013544 ↗

NCT06611514 ↗

NCT00053560 ↗

NCT07407647 ↗

NCT01376349 ↗

NCT04898556 ↗

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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 ↗