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hCG (standard)
hCG stimulates the production of progesterone from the corpus luteum, maintaining pregnancy.
hCG stimulates the production of progesterone from the corpus luteum, maintaining pregnancy. Used for Pregnancy maintenance, Assisted reproduction.
At a glance
| Generic name | hCG (standard) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
| Sponsor | American University of Beirut Medical Center |
| Drug class | gonadotropin |
| Target | hCG receptor |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Women's Health |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
hCG is a hormone that maintains the corpus luteum, which in turn continues to produce progesterone, a hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy. This is crucial during the initial stages of pregnancy when the placenta has not yet developed enough to take over progesterone production.
Approved indications
- Pregnancy maintenance
- Assisted reproduction
Common side effects
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Multiple gestations
Key clinical trials
- Next Generation Personalized Neuroblastoma Therapy (PHASE1)
- Experimental Study on the Use of Intrauterine Infusion of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma (PRGF-IUI) in Patients With Recurrent Implantation Failure and/or Refractory Thin Endometrium (NA)
- Assessing the Convenience of Natural Proliferative Phase Frozen Embryo Transfer
- Point of Care Tests in the Management of Very Early Medical Abortion
- Validation of a Lab-free Low-cost Screening Test for Prevention of Cervical Cancer (NA)
- Endoscopic Full Thickness Suturing of Mucosal, Submucosal and Perforation Defects Using Su2ura® GI System (NA)
- MR Evaluation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Dynamics (NA)
- ICSI Versus Conventional IVF in Couples With Unexplained Infertility (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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