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Aminoglutethimide

Generic Name
Aminoglutethimide
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H16N2O2
CAS Number
125-84-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0O54ZQ14I9
Background

An aromatase inhibitor that produces a state of "medical" adrenalectomy by blocking the production of adrenal steroids. It also blocks the conversion of androgens to estrogens. Aminoglutethimide has been used in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancer. It was formerly used for its weak anticonvulsant properties. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p454)

Indication

For the suppression of adrenal function in selected patients with Cushing's syndrome, malignant neoplasm of the female breast, and carcinoma in situ of the breast.

PRIMUS002: Looking at 2 Neo-adjuvant Treatment Regimens for Resectable and Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Neoplasms Pancreatic
Interventions
Drug: FOLFOX-A
First Posted Date
2019-11-26
Last Posted Date
2022-05-24
Lead Sponsor
Judith Dixon-Hughes
Target Recruit Count
31
Registration Number
NCT04176952
Locations
🇬🇧

Western General, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Sequential Use of AG and mFOLFIRINOX as Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Resectable
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Interventions
Drug: mFolfirinox
First Posted Date
2018-11-23
Last Posted Date
2025-05-13
Lead Sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Target Recruit Count
324
Registration Number
NCT03750669
Locations
🇨🇳

The second affiliated hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Therapeutic Confirmatory Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of "AG NPP709 Syrup"

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Bronchitis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-06-28
Last Posted Date
2010-10-05
Lead Sponsor
Ahn-Gook Pharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd
Target Recruit Count
236
Registration Number
NCT01151202
Locations
🇰🇷

Hanyang University Medical Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

🇰🇷

Inha University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Incheon, Korea, Republic of

🇰🇷

Kyung Hee University International Medical Service, Department of Pediatrics, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

and more 3 locations

Treatment for Patients With Metastatic Thyroid Cancer

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Thyroid Cancer
Interventions
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2010-01-15
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
3
Registration Number
NCT00176748
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Michigan Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

A Phase II Trial of Early Medical Adrenalectomy for "D0.5" Prostate Cancer

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Interventions
First Posted Date
2004-04-02
Last Posted Date
2012-09-27
Lead Sponsor
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Target Recruit Count
2
Registration Number
NCT00006371
Locations
🇺🇸

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, United States

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