Prasterone
- Generic Name
- Prasterone
- Brand Names
- Intrarosa
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H28O2
- CAS Number
- 53-43-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 459AG36T1B
- Background
Prasterone, also known as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a major C19 steroid produced by the adrenal cortex. It is also produced in small quantities in the testis and the ovary. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can be converted to testosterone; androstenedione; estradiol; and estrone. Most of DHEA is sulfated (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) before secretion....
- Indication
DHEA is taken as a supplement for a variety of unsubstantiated indications. The following indications have shown promise and are backed up by some scientific evidence: schizophrenia (DHEA may be more effective in women than men); improving the appearance of older people’s skin (taking DHEA by mouth seems to increase skin thickness and moisture, and decrease ...
- Associated Conditions
- Moderate Dyspareunia, Severe Dyspareunia
- Associated Therapies
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Sex Steroids in Sjögren's Syndrome: Effect of Substitution Treatment on Fatigue
- First Posted Date
- 2007-10-12
- Last Posted Date
- 2007-11-04
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
- Target Recruit Count
- 107
- Registration Number
- NCT00543166
- Locations
- 🇫🇮
Department of Medicine, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Letrozole in Treating Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2007-08-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2012-07-24
- Lead Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
- Target Recruit Count
- 6
- Registration Number
- NCT00516542
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States
Does DHEA Enhance the Effects of Exercise in Postmenopausal Women?
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2007-02-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2011-03-23
- Lead Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Target Recruit Count
- 32
- Registration Number
- NCT00434915
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
DHEA Bioavailability Following Administration of Vaginal Suppositories in Post-Menopausal Women With Vaginal Atrophy
- First Posted Date
- 2007-02-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-04-07
- Lead Sponsor
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
- Target Recruit Count
- 40
- Registration Number
- NCT00429806
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Clinique des traitements hormonaux CHUL Research Center, Quebec, Canada
Dehydroepiandrosterone Administration in Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-10-25
- Last Posted Date
- 2006-10-25
- Lead Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
- Target Recruit Count
- 120
- Registration Number
- NCT00391924
- Locations
- 🇳🇱
University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
🇳🇱University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Efficacy and Safety of Oral DHEA Therapy for Postmenopausal Women on Sexual Function, Wellbeing and Vasomotor Symptoms
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-02-10
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-03-16
- Lead Sponsor
- Monash University
- Target Recruit Count
- 240
- Registration Number
- NCT00289926
- Locations
- 🇦🇺
Women's Health Research Program, Monash University, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Effect of DHEA on Skin Aging in Postmenopausal Women
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-11-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-04-07
- Lead Sponsor
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
- Target Recruit Count
- 150
- Registration Number
- NCT00248989
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Clinique des Traitements Hormonaux- CHUL Research Center, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada
Effects of DHEA and Exercise in the Elderly
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-09-20
- Last Posted Date
- 2006-01-06
- Lead Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Target Recruit Count
- 64
- Registration Number
- NCT00205686
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
ANDRO 2002: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or Testosterone Versus Placebo in Men With Sexual Dysfunction
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-09-20
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-01-13
- Lead Sponsor
- Queen's University
- Target Recruit Count
- 120
- Registration Number
- NCT00202163
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Centre for Advanced Urological Research, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Biological Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the Elderly
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-05-27
- Last Posted Date
- 2009-12-11
- Lead Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Target Recruit Count
- 144
- Registration Number
- NCT00111930
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, United States
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