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Etonogestrel

Generic Name
Etonogestrel
Brand Names
Eluryng, Enilloring, Implanon, Nexplanon, Nuvaring
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H28O2
CAS Number
54048-10-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
304GTH6RNH
Background

Etonogestrel molecule is a 3-ketodesogestrel or 19-nortestosterone which is a synthetic biologically active metabolite of progestin desogestrel. The first product including etonogestrel was developed by the Merck subsidiary Organon and FDA approved in 2001.

Indication

Etonogestrel is administered in subdermal implants as long-acting reversible contraception. It is known to be effective in postpartum insertion including breastfeeding women.

Etonogestrel is part of the long-acting contraceptive implants that prevent pregnancy. The implant's effect can remain for 5 years.

Associated Therapies
Contraception, Contraceptive implant therapy

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Progestin-only Contraceptives

First Posted Date
2018-01-12
Last Posted Date
2020-12-17
Lead Sponsor
Assiut University
Target Recruit Count
390
Registration Number
NCT03398811
Locations
🇪🇬

Women Health Hospital - Assiut university, Assiut, Egypt

Acceptability & Tolerance of Immediate Versus Delayed Postpartum Contraceptive Implant

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Breastfeeding
Post Partum
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-11-24
Last Posted Date
2019-07-26
Lead Sponsor
Chulalongkorn University
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT03353012
Locations
🇹🇭

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand

Pharmacologic Strategies for the Etonogestrel Implant in HIV-Infected Women

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Contraception
HIV/AIDS
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-09-14
Last Posted Date
2023-03-13
Lead Sponsor
Catherine Anne Chappell
Target Recruit Count
72
Registration Number
NCT03282799
Locations
🇺🇬

Infectious Disease Institute, Kampala, Uganda

Nexplanon and Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Combined Use Study

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Contraception
Interventions
First Posted Date
2016-08-02
Last Posted Date
2018-12-28
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Davis
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT02852265
Locations
🇺🇸

University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, United States

Efficacy and Safety of Etonogestrel + 17β-Estradiol Vaginal Ring (MK-8342B) in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea (With Optional Extension) (MK-8342B-059)

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Moderate to Severe Primary Dysmenorrhea
Interventions
First Posted Date
2016-01-29
Last Posted Date
2024-05-28
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Target Recruit Count
25
Registration Number
NCT02668783

Immediate Postpartum Nexplanon Placement in Opioid Dependent Women

Completed
Conditions
Opiate Addiction
Pregnancy
Contraceptive Behavior
Sexual Behavior
Interventions
Drug: Standard postpartum contraceptive care
First Posted Date
2016-01-15
Last Posted Date
2018-08-31
Lead Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT02657148
Locations
🇺🇸

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Clinical Trial the Use of Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System Versus Etonogestrel Implant in Endometriosis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Endometriosis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-06-24
Last Posted Date
2017-08-14
Lead Sponsor
University of Campinas, Brazil
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT02480647
Locations
🇧🇷

Nelsilene Mota Carvalho, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

The Impact of Contraception on Postpartum Weight Loss

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Weight
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-05-21
Last Posted Date
2017-02-17
Lead Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT02144259
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

A Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Etonogestrel (ENG) Implant and Antiretroviral Therapy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
HIV
Contraception
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-03-10
Last Posted Date
2017-09-14
Lead Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT02082652
Locations
🇺🇬

Infectious Disease Institute, Kampala, Uganda

Quantification of Immune Cells in Women Using Contraception (CHIC II)

Completed
Conditions
HIV
Immune Cells (Mucosal and Systemic)
Contraception
Interventions
Device: subdermal contraceptive implant insertion
Device: IUD insertion
First Posted Date
2013-06-07
Last Posted Date
2021-12-27
Lead Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Target Recruit Count
326
Registration Number
NCT01873170
Locations
🇺🇸

Center for Family Planning Research, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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