Drugs / Dienogest
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Dienogest

Small molecule

Developed for
endometriosis · adenomyosis · hemometra · anovulation · endometrial polyp · leiomyoma · ovarian endometriosis · acne
+9 more · female infertility · headache disorder · pelvis syndrome · premature menopause · primary dysmenorrhea · uterine corpus leiomyoma · anorexia nervosa · endometriosis of pelvic peritoneum · premenstrual tension
Investigated by
Bayer · Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. · Ain Shams University · University of Palermo · University of Roma La Sapienza · Ajou University School of Medicine
+26 more · Al-Azhar University · American University of Beirut Medical Center · Asan Medical Center · Assiut University · Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital · Cairo University · Chemo Research · Chulalongkorn University · Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital · Far Eastern Memorial Hospital · Fundación Santa Fe de Bogota · Helsinki University Central Hospital · Insud Pharma · Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital · Korea University Guro Hospital · Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong · Ministero della Salute, Italy · Oulu University Hospital · Seoul National University Hospital · Suleymaniye Birth And Women's Health Education And Research Hospital · The University of Hong Kong · Universitas Diponegoro · University Hospital of Modena · University of Cagliari · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia · University of Sao Paulo

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) NATAZIA 2010-05-06 fda.gov

Trials 45 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 16 trials
Phase 1 NCT06719934 Jan → Jun 2025 overdue adenomyosis Al-Azhar University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05332106 Mar 2022 Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04230083 Dec 2019 Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04193852 Nov 2019 Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03353857 Nov 2017 → Jul 2018 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00754871 Sep 2008 → Jul 2009 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 26 trials
Phase 2 NCT02728245 Oct 2017 → Mar 2018 ovarian endometriosis Seoul National University Hospital Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01283724 Mar 2011 → Mar 2013 endometriosis Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00471991 Apr → Dec 2007 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00318799 Apr 2006 → May 2007 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00185224 Mar 2005 → Mar 2006 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00805415 Mar 2003 → Feb 2004 anovulation Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT06115408 Sep 2023 → Aug 2024 uterine corpus leiomyoma Ain Shams University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02599077 Nov 2015 → Nov 2017 endometriosis Fundación Santa Fe de Bogota Suspended No outcome recorded
Phase 317 trials
Phase 3 NCT06145438 Sep 2023 → Aug 2024 ovarian endometriosis Universitas Diponegoro Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05697471 Feb 2023 → Dec 2025 endometriosis Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03945513 Dec 2019 → Jun 2023 Insud Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01822080 Mar 2013 → Apr 2015 endometriosis Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01638923 Jun 2012 → Jun 2015 hemometra Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01638910 Jun 2012 → Nov 2014 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00909857 Apr 2009 → Nov 2010 primary dysmenorrhea Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00764881 Jan 2009 → Jul 2010 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00778609 Dec 2008 → Dec 2010 headache disorder, pelvis syndrome Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00754065 Sep 2008 → May 2011 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 411 trials
Phase 4 NCT05937490 Mar 2023 → Mar 2025 adenomyosis University Hospital of Modena Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06324851 Jan → Aug 2023 endometrial polyp University of Palermo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06316206 Jan → Aug 2023 endometrial polyp University of Palermo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03789123 Jan → Jul 2019 Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03654144 Nov 2018 → Dec 2019 adenomyosis Assiut University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02440750 Jun 2016 → Apr 2017 leiomyoma University of Cagliari Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02352090 Apr 2015 → Dec 2018 Helsinki University Central Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02385448 Feb 2015 → Feb 2017 endometriosis The University of Hong Kong Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02575248 Oct 2014 → Jul 2017 female infertility Ain Shams University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01738724 Jan 2012 → Dec 2016 leiomyoma University of Sao Paulo Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable3 trials
NCT06577974 Jul 2024 → Feb 2025 overdue endometriosis Cairo University Recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT06396208 May → Oct 2024 anovulation Chulalongkorn University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT03142035 Oct 2017 → Feb 2023 endometriosis American University of Beirut Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 15 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT04374006 Comparator Nov 2019 → May 2020 endometriosis of pelvic peritoneum Indonesia University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT03172533 Comparator Mar 2016 → Jan 2019 anorexia nervosa University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01221831 Comparator Sep 2010 → Sep 2011 Estetra Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT04256200 Comparator Feb 2017 → Nov 2021 endometriosis American University of Beirut Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials
Phase 3 NCT07164183 Comparator Sep 2025 → Oct 2026 expected endometriosis Alcea Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02427334 Comparator Apr 2015 → Dec 2021 premenstrual tension Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01697111 Comparator Oct 2012 → Mar 2014 endometriosis Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00302666 Comparator Jun 2003 → Feb 2005 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT06543550 Comparator Jul 2024 → Sep 2025 overdue endometriosis Bio Meds Pharmaceutica Ltda Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05013242 Comparator Dec 2020 → Nov 2021 endometriosis Mansoura University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03124524 Comparator Jan 2015 → Sep 2016 primary dysmenorrhea Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials
NCT05476172 Comparator Apr 2021 → May 2023 endometriosis Uludag University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT03890042 Comparator Mar 2019 → Jul 2020 adenomyosis Assiut University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT04500743 Comparator Aug 2018 → Oct 2019 endometriosis National Research Centre, Egypt Completed No outcome recorded
NCT02400801 Comparator Jun 2013 → Dec 2017 endometriosis, female infertility Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 19 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 63 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Dienogest “A Multi-center, Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Two-arm, Phase IV Study to Investigate the Influence of a Continuous Combined Estrogen-progestin...” NCT00335218
57

“Oral estradiol valerate and dienogest (2 days 3.0 mg estradiol valerate (EV), 5 days 2.0 mg EV + 2.0 mg dienogest (DNG), 17 days 2.0 mg EV + 3.0 mg DNG, 2 days 1.0 mg EV, 2...” NCT01638910

“Hemostatic effects of a novel estradiol-based oral contraceptive: an open-label, randomized, crossover study of estradiol valerate/dienogest versus ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel.” PMID 21679006 2011

“1 tablet 0.030 mg ethinylestradiol / 2 mg dienogest + 1 placebo tablet daily for 21 days followed by a 7-day tablet-free interval, oral administration for 6 cycles” NCT00280657

“2 days of 3 mg estradiol valerate (EV);5 days of 2 mg EV + 2 mg dienogest (DNG);17 days of 2 mg EV + 3 mg DNG;2 days of 1 mg EV;2 days of placebo.” NCT01638923

Dienogest 2mg is given daily for 3 months then followed by Clomiphene citrate 5 mg induction of ovulation for three months” NCT02575248

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG) in a sequential 4-phasic regimen, EV 3, 2, and 1 mg and DNG 2 and 3 mg” NCT00805415

“comprising estradiol valerate/dienogest (E2V/DNG; administered using a dynamic dosing regimen)” PMID 19835717 May 2009

“Group B: will receive Dienogest for 3-6 months prior to starting IVF / ICSI cycle.” NCT06577974

“All women received dienogest (2 mg once daily, orally) and changes in pelvic pain” PMID 21681516 Jun 2011

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00764881

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00778609

“Estradiolvalerate (EV)/Dienogest (DNG) Tablet p.o. (oral)” NCT00206583

“estradiol valerate/dienogest (E(2)V/DNG)” PMID 21721593 2011

NCT02728245

NCT02427334

NCT06543550

NCT02400801

NCT00302666

NCT04500743

NCT02599077

NCT01283724

NCT03945513

NCT03172533

NCT00293059

NCT00471991

NCT01697111

NCT03353857

NCT03890042

NCT06145438

NCT06316206

NCT05332106

NCT04256200

NCT01738724

NCT04374006

NCT03789123

NCT04230083

NCT05937490

NCT00307801

NCT04193852

NCT03142035

NCT02440750

NCT06324851

NCT07164183

NCT05476172

NCT01822080

NCT02385448

NCT00909857

NCT06396208

NCT01221831

NCT05697471

NCT06115408

NCT00754065

NCT02352090

NCT03654144

NCT06719934

NCT00754871

NCT03124524

Known as 81150037 “Dienogest (81150037)” NCT00754871
Known as 81150231 “Dienogest (81150231)” NCT00754871
Known as 81150746 “Dienogest (81150746)” NCT00754871
Known as BAY86-5258 “Visanne (BAY86-5258, SH T00660AA)” NCT00225199
2

“Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)” NCT01283724

“Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)” NCT01822080

Known as Dienogest (Visanne) Dienogest (Visanne)NCT06577974
Known as Dienogest component of natazia ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201864
Known as DNG “2 days of 3 mg estradiol valerate (EV);5 days of 2 mg EV + 2 mg dienogest (DNG);17 days of 2 mg EV + 3 mg DNG;2 days of 1 mg EV;2 days of placeboA blister card consists of 28...” NCT00293059
12

“This study aimed to assess the efficacy of randomly started oral dienogest/ethinylestradiol (DNG/EE) for swift endometrial preparation prior to outpatient hysteroscopic...” PMID 39329272 Sep 2024

“We compared the effects of COCs containing ethinyl estradiol (EE) or estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG) with those containing DNG only on inflammation and lipid metabolism.” PMID 32303765 Jul 2020

“2 days of 3 mg estradiol valerate (EV);5 days of 2 mg EV + 2 mg dienogest (DNG);17 days of 2 mg EV + 3 mg DNG;2 days of 1 mg EV;2 days of placebo.” NCT01638923

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG) in a sequential 4-phasic regimen, EV 3, 2, and 1 mg and DNG 2 and 3 mg” NCT00805415

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00754065

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00764881

“Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00778609

“Estradiolvalerate (EV)/Dienogest (DNG) Tablet p.o. (oral)” NCT00206583

“estradiol valerate/dienogest (E(2)V/DNG)” PMID 21721593 2011

“2 mg dienogest (DNG) once daily by mouth” NCT01822080

“Four Oral Doses of Dienogest (DNG)” NCT00754871

“dienogest (DNG)” NCT01638910

Known as Endometrion ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201864
Known as M 18575 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201864
Known as MJR-35 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201864
Known as SH T00660A “Dienogest (SH T00660A)” NCT00754871
Known as SH T00660AA “Visanne (BAY86-5258, SH T00660AA)” NCT00225199
Known as STS 557 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201864
Known as Visanne “Group A: patients receive dienogest 2 mg (visanne 2mg sanofi Aventis) daily for three months then followed by induction of ovulation with clomiphene citrate” NCT02575248
7

“Group 1 will receive oral dienogest (visanne® Bayer, Germany) 2mg for 14 days starting from the 15th day of menstruation” NCT02427334

Visanne (dienogest) 2 mg tablets orally once a day during 24 weeks” NCT07164183

“Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)” NCT01283724

“Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)” NCT01822080

“Dienogest/ VisanneNCT03353857

NCT00225199

NCT05013242

Known as ZK 37659 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201864
Action Inhibit “Within the available scientific evidence it has been extensively described the benefits of the new progestins Dienogest, demonstrating a favorable safety profile and efficacy...” NCT02599077
Modality Small molecule CHEMBL1201864
Route Oral “novel oral contraceptive” PMID 21721593 2011