Drugs / Adrenocorticotropin
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Adrenocorticotropin

also known as ACTH · Acthar

Protein / enzyme biologic

Developed for
dermatomyositis
Investigated by
University of California, San Diego · Mallinckrodt · Rohit Aggarwal, MD

Trials 3 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT01906372 Sep 2013 → Sep 2015 dermatomyositis Rohit Aggarwal, MD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT01062568 Feb 2010 → Jul 2014 University of California, San Diego Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT00989781 Sep 2009 → Sep 2013 polycystic ovary syndrome University of California, San Diego Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 5 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as adrenocorticotropin “H.P. Acthar® Gel, or Acthar, is a prescription medication containing the hormone adrenocorticotropin (hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland), also known as ACTH.” NCT01906372
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NCT00989781

NCT01062568

Known as ACTH “H.P. Acthar® Gel, or Acthar, is a prescription medication containing the hormone adrenocorticotropin (hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland), also known as ACTH.” NCT01906372
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ACTHNCT01062568

Known as Acthar “H.P. Acthar® Gel, or Acthar, is a prescription medication containing the hormone adrenocorticotropin (hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland), also known as ACTH.” NCT01906372
Modality Protein / enzyme biologic “ACTH is a hormone naturally produced by the pituitary gland located in the brain” NCT00989781
Route Intravenous “You will then be given ACTH intravenously over the course of 7 hours to stimulate your adrenal glands.” NCT00989781