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CRINONE (progesterone)

Women's Health Approved 1997-05-13

CRINONE is indicated for the treatment of Infertility; Progesterone Deficiency; Secondary Amenorrhea.

Source: FDA Label • WATSON LABS INC
2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
29
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1997-05-13
Routes
VAGINAL
Dosage Forms
GEL

Companies

Active Ingredient: PROGESTERONE

CRINONE Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
41 FDA actions from 1997 to 2015
Sep 2015 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Mar 2014 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Aug 2013 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What CRINONE Treats

3 indications

CRINONE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 1997. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Infertility
  • Progesterone Deficiency
  • Secondary Amenorrhea
Source: FDA Label

CRINONE Competitive Set

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Indication competitors

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Clinical Trial Registry

63 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06668896 DARE-PTB1-001 1R44HD101169-01A1 Ph 1 not yet recruiting Comparing the Pharmacokinetics of a Progesterone Ring Versus a Progesterone Vaginal Insert
NCT06851754 10002141 002141-CH Ph 3 recruiting Hormone Replacement Therapy in Adolescents With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
NCT07508657 LIFT 05112025 2025-524327-53-00 Ph 4 not yet recruiting Progesterone Supplementation After Letrozole-stimulated Insemination
NCT04675788 2005890134 1R01HL153114-01 Ph 4 completed Novel Approaches for Minimizing Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening
NCT04499131 PROGENDO 1901-VLC-014-EL Ph 4 completed Impact of Different Doses and Routes of Exogenous Progesterone Administration on Endometrial Receptivity Parameters
NCT06807580 STUDY00006161 2025P011358 Ph 2 recruiting Progesterone in Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy Study
NCT05704036 STURDY IRB00307525 Ph 4 recruiting Estrogen Supplementation and Bone Health in Women With CF
NCT06610305 PEAR 24-1715 1R01MH122446 Ph 4 recruiting Ovarian Hormone Withdrawal, Anhedonia, and Reward Sensitivity in Women With Premenstrual Exacerbations of Depression
NCT07162961 New IVF Ph 3 not yet recruiting Nintedanib for Improving Reproductive Outcomes in Adenomyosis
NCT03834883 results posted 1806935117 Ph 4 completed Reducing the Risk of Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening in Women
NCT06631547 Pgs in head trauma Ph 1 not yet recruiting Effect of Progesterone Administration on Severely Head Injured Patients
NCT03018366 results posted PRO26081 Ph 2 completed Atherosclerosis, Immune Mediated Inflammation and Hypoestrogenemia in Young Women
NCT05903820 REBEL NL83336.018.23 Ph 4 completed Rhythmic Estradiol and Bone Health
NCT04209543 MIT-Do001-C301 Ph 3 completed Estetrol for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women (E4Comfort Study I)
NCT05286554 0201599 Ph 4 completed Addition of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist to Luteal Phase Support
NCT04997525 ESTRO-FET 2020-001218-39 Ph 4 completed Estradiol and Progesterone Levels Following Frozen Embryo Transfer
NCT06091436 ANGAS GenSci094-301 Ph 3 completed To Investigate Efficacy and Safety of a Single Injection of GenSci094 for Ovarian Stimulation Using Daily Recombinant FSH as Reference
NCT01143064 SyNAPSe results posted BHR-100-301 2010-018283-16 Ph 3 completed Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Progesterone in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
NCT03858049 results posted MS200113_0005 Ph 4 terminated Efficacy and Safety of Crinone Versus Combination Medication (ACCESS)
NCT03729869 results posted Pro00081360 2U54DA016511-16 Ph 2 completed Impact of Progesterone on Stress Reactivity and Cannabis Use
NCT04414761 JIAI 2020-06 Ph 3 completed Live Birth Rate Between PPOS and GnRH Antagonist Protocol in Patients With Anticipated High Ovarian Response
NCT02133573 results posted 13-010710 Ph 2 completed Randomized Trial of Maternal Progesterone Therapy
NCT03619707 AmericanUBMC-CWET Ph 4 completed Oral Versus Vaginal Progesterone in the Luteal Support in Cryo-warmed Embryo Transfer Cycles
NCT03930212 Prothreat Prog133077 Ph 4 completed Progesterone Supplementation in Threatened Abortion
NCT02187224 results posted 1603017361 24330 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Progesterone Effect on Individuals Diagnoses With AD and PTSD.
NCT01954966 results posted 811940 K24DA030301 Ph 4 completed Progesterone and Brain Imaging Study
NCT04507022 RFC041120190008 Ph 4 completed The Outcome of Two Protocols Used to Prepare Endometrium for Frozen Embryo Transfer
NCT04537078 results posted 0201350 Ph 3 completed Progestin Primed Double Stimulation Protocol Versus Flexible GnRH Antagonist Protocol in Poor Responders
NCT01599494 P07056 MK-8962-029 Ph 3 withdrawn An Efficacy and Safety Study of Corifollitropin Alfa (MK-8962) in Contrast to Recombinant FSH for Use in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation of Indian Women (P07056, Also Known as MK-8962-029)
NCT03463252 ZHENG Ying Ph 2, Ph 3 recruiting Value of LNG-IUS as Fertility-preserving Treatment of EAH and EC
NCT02846909 PCR Ph 2 completed The Vaginal Progesterone and Cerclage
NCT02145767 PRMT15 Ph 2 completed Progesterone for the Prevention of Miscarriage and Preterm Birth in Women With First Trimester Bleeding: PREEMPT Trial
NCT01441635 results posted M12-663 Ph 2 completed Safety and Efficacy of Elagolix in Pre-Menopausal Women With Heavy Uterine Bleeding and Uterine Fibroids
NCT04748562 MS 483/2019 Ph 4 completed Vaginal Progesterone 400mg v.s 200mg for Prevention of Preterm Labor in Twin Pregnancies
NCT03540225 POPPET 2016.594-T Ph 3 withdrawn Vaginal Progesterone for the Prevention of Preterm Birth in Twins
NCT02697331 AIN-2222-RCT Ph 3 completed Vaginal Progesterone in Twin With Short Cervix
NCT02255175 PEERS results posted 13-3572 K12HD001441-15, K23MH105569-01A1 Ph 4 completed Perimenopausal Effects of Estradiol on Reward Responsiveness
NCT02032797 PROFETA-5 PROFETA-5 Ph 4 completed Optimal Length of Progesterone Supplementation Before the Transfer of Cryopreserved(Frozen)-Thawed Embryos in an Artificial Cycle With Exogenous Estrogen and Progesterone.
NCT01940653 PROFETA-3 PROFETA-3 Ph 4 completed Optimal Length of Progesterone Supplementation Before the Transfer of Cryopreserved (Frozen)-Thawed Day 3 Embryos in an Artificial Cycle With Exogenous Estrogen and Progesterone
NCT02513940 results posted 1507526854 Ph 4 completed Influence of Testosterone Administration on Drug-Induced QT Interval Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes
NCT01942668 REPLENISH results posted TXC12-05 REPLENISH Trial Ph 3 completed A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Combination Estradiol and Progesterone to Treat Vasomotor Symptoms
NCT01809639 results posted IRB00021983 Ph 4 completed Does Oral Micronized Progesterone Shorten Time of Symptoms From Concussion
NCT02950935 16I-Prg06 Ph 3 terminated Progesterone in Threatened Abortion
NCT02841137 16CDN-Prg02 Ph 2 completed Efficacy Study of Progesterone Tablet in Post-menopausal Women
NCT02736032 12016 Ph 3 completed Cryopreserved-thawed Embryo Transfer With or Without Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist
NCT02019589 SPRY TXP13-01 Ph 3 terminated A Phase 3, Randomized, Three-Cycle, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate Induction of Secretory Conversion of Endometrium and Withdrawal Bleeding for Secondary Amenorrhea
NCT01972464 results posted 1305012130 R21DA035924 Ph 2 completed Progesterone for Smoking Relapse Prevention Following Delivery
NCT02950948 16I-Prg05 Ph 3 withdrawn Progesterone in Luteal Phase Deficiency
NCT00946088 results posted SU-03312009-2078 11625 Ph 2, Ph 3 terminated Progesterone for Maintenance Tocolysis: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial
NCT00646802 PROMISE PROMISE Ph 4 completed Vaginal PROgesterone as Maintenance Treatment After an epISode of prEterm Labor (PROMISE Study)

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

CRINONE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

CRINONE is indicated for the treatment of Infertility; Progesterone Deficiency; Secondary Amenorrhea.

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Data Sources

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