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Danazol

Generic Name
Danazol
Brand Names
Cyclomen
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H27NO2
CAS Number
17230-88-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
N29QWW3BUO
Background

A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders.

Indication

For the treatment of endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease (in patients unresponsive to simple measures). Also used for the prophylactic treatment of all types of hereditary angioedema in males and females.

Associated Conditions
Endometriosis, Fibrocystic Disease of Breast, Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), Refractory immune thrombocytopenia

A Study of Topical Danazol for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Fibrocystic Disease of Breast
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
First Posted Date
2008-08-29
Last Posted Date
2010-05-27
Lead Sponsor
FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT00744276
Locations
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Columbus Center for Women's Health Research, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Palm Beach Research Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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James A Simon, M.D., PC, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

and more 26 locations

Danazol in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Endometrial Cancer
First Posted Date
2004-06-25
Last Posted Date
2013-06-10
Lead Sponsor
Gynecologic Oncology Group
Registration Number
NCT00003946
Locations
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Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Kimmel Cancer Center of Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

and more 70 locations
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