Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4, early phase, and drug utilization studies have evaluated cyproterone acetate across completed, active, and terminated statuses. These investigations focus on female hyperandrogenic conditions—such as hirsutism, acne vulgaris, androgenetic alopecia, and polycystic ovary syndrome—alongside male indications including prostate cancer, hypersexuality, and sexual deviations. Supported by pharmaceutical sponsors like Bayer as well as academic medical institutions, evaluations of combination therapies and drug safety awareness highlight its broad therapeutic profile.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07714616 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Contraception
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
2027-05-31 PHASE3
NCT07513480 COMPLETED
PCOS
Mst.Sumyara Khatun
2024-08-12
NCT07145281 COMPLETED
Gender Dysphoria, Adult; Blood Coagulation; Coagulation Factors; Transgender Persons, M01.777.500; Hemostasis; Transgender Women
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
2022-11-10
NCT04590417 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Drug Interaction
Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre
2022-01-24
NCT04831151 UNKNOWN
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Inonu University
2021-03-01
NCT01973816 COMPLETED
Endometriosis
University Hospital, Rouen
2014-09-09 PHASE3
NCT03043924 COMPLETED
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
University Hospital, Lille
2017-09-26
NCT04925180 Completed
Signs of Androgenisation in Women e.g. Hirsutism Androgenetic Alopecia Acne and Seborrhea|Hypersexuality in Men|Sexual Deviations in Men|Prostate Cancer
Bayer
2021-10-18 --
NCT02715232 UNKNOWN
Gender Dysphoria
Medical University of Vienna
2017-02-06 PHASE4
NCT04848181 COMPLETED
Prostate Hyperplasia
Benha University
2019-07-01 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT02460445 COMPLETED
Hyperandrogenism; Metabolic Cardiovascular Syndrome
Manuel Luque Ramírez
2015-01
NCT04964193 COMPLETED
Drug Use
PT Sydna Farma
2019-03-12
NCT02689843 COMPLETED
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2018-02-01 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT02744131 UNKNOWN
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Kar Clinic & Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
2016-05
NCT03236740 COMPLETED
PCOS
S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital
2017-08-01 PHASE4
NCT02729545 COMPLETED
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Beijing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
2016-04 PHASE2
NCT02866786 COMPLETED
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital
2016-08-15 PHASE4
NCT02027337 UNKNOWN
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Hyperandrogenism; Menstrual Irregularities
Tyumen State Medical Academy
2013-12 PHASE4
NCT02494297 Completed
Hirsutism|Androgenetic Alopecia|Severe Anemia|Seborrhea|PCOS
Center for Epidemiology and Health Research Germany|Bayer
2015-03-06 --
NCT01065220 COMPLETED
Transsexualism
Medical University of Vienna
2010-02 PHASE4
NCT01573377 COMPLETED
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Insulin Resistance
Chongqing Medical University
2012-02
NCT01103518 UNKNOWN
Amenorrhea; Dysmenorrhea; Menstruation Disturbances; Hyperandrogenism
Fundação Educacional Serra dos Órgãos
2009-12 PHASE4
NCT00003653 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
NCIC Clinical Trials Group
1999-01-05 PHASE3
NCT00601276 TERMINATED
Pedophilia
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
2007-12 PHASE3
NCT00196339 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
Duramed Research
2005-06 PHASE2
NCT01011751 COMPLETED
Adenocarcinoma, Prostate
Takeda
2004-04 PHASE3
NCT00955058 UNKNOWN
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Shahid Beheshti University
2007-02 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00849082 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
1987-05 PHASE3
NCT00363285 UNKNOWN
Prostate Cancer
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
2003-01 PHASE3
NCT00428311 COMPLETED
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
2004-04 PHASE4
NCT00005623 COMPLETED
Hot Flashes; Prostate Cancer
Barr Laboratories
1999-12 PHASE3
NCT00752635 COMPLETED
Acne Vulgaris
Johnson & Johnson Taiwan Ltd
2004-09 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-21)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Cyproterone acetate acts as a potent androgen receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 7.1 nM, competitively blocking endogenous androgen binding to suppress receptor nuclear translocation and downstream gene transcription. By inhibiting androgen-driven cell signaling and cellular proliferation, this compound effectively mitigates hyperandrogenic phenotypes, supporting its clinical evaluation for conditions such as prostate cancer, hirsutism, severe acne, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.