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Dienogest/ Visanne

Phase 3

Endometriosis | Small molecule | Endocrine |Bayer AG|Trials Updated: Sep 18, 2025

Dienogest/ Visanne development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Nov 2017

Dienogest/ Visanne target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Dienogest (81150037), Dienogest

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment651

FDA Designations

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Dienogest/ Visanne clinical trials

Dienogest/ Visanne · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2Phase 2 1
NCT07164183Clinical Study to Compare Efficacy and Safety of Indinol Forto® 200 mg Capsules and Visanne 2 mg Tablets in Treatment of EndometriosisEndometriosis
RECRUITING290 Analytics
NCT01822080Phase 3 Study of Dienogest for the Treatment of Endometriosis in Chinese PatientsEndometriosis
COMPLETED250 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Clinical Study to Compare Efficacy and Safety of Indinol Forto® 200 mg Capsules and Visanne 2 mg Tablets in Treatment of Endometriosis
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase 3 Study of Dienogest for the Treatment of Endometriosis in Chinese Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Average daily pelvic pain score, combined
Visit 7 (week 24)

Change in average daily VAS (in mm) endometriosis-related pelvic pain score (cyclic and non-cyclic, combined) during Treatment Period 6 (assessed at Visit 7) in comparison to Screening Cycle as reported in the participant's diary.

Change of endometriosis associated pelvic pain (EAPP) measured by visual analog scale (VAS) from baseline to 24 weeks
24 weeks after baseline
Relative change in bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Baseline week 52

The measurement of BMD by DEXA is the gold standard method for investigation of bone mass.

Secondary Endpoints

Average daily pelvic pain score, cyclic
Visit 7 (week 24)
Average daily pelvic pain score, non-cyclic
Visit 7 (week 24)
Proportion of participants with improvement
Visit 7 (week 24)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive Indinol Forto 200 mg capsules orally twice a day during 24 weeks
Arm 2ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants receive Visanne 2 mg tablets orally once a day during 24 weeks
DienogestEXPERIMENTAL50% of the participants will be randomized to this arm and will receive 2 mg dienogest (DNG) once daily by mouth from 0-52 weeks
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR50% of the participants will be randomized to this arm and will receive placebo once daily by mouth from 0-24 weeks then switch to 2 mg dienogest (DNG) once daily by mouth from 25-52 weeks
Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)EXPERIMENTALSubjects received Dienogest tablet orally at a dosage of 2 mg once daily over a period of 52 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Indole-3-carbinolDRUGIndinol Forto (indolecarbinol (indole-3-carbinol)) 200 mg capsules orally twice a day during 24 weeks
DienogestDRUGVisanne (dienogest) 2 mg tablets orally once a day during 24 weeks
Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)DRUG2 mg dienogest (DNG) once daily by mouth
PlaceboDRUGMatching placebo once daily by mouth
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites8

Inclusion Criteria: 1. The participant provides written informed consent for participation in the study in accordance with current legislation. 2. Female participants in reproductive/premenopausal period from 18 to 45 years old inclusively (at the moment of signing informed consent). 3. Participant...

Countries:RussiaChinaAustriaCzechiaFinlandFranceGermanySpain
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Frequently asked questions about Dienogest/ Visanne

What is Dienogest/ Visanne used for?

Dienogest, marketed as Visanne, is used for the treatment of endometriosis. It is a small molecule developed by Bayer AG. The clinical program includes Phase 3 and Phase 2 trials in women with endometriosis, with a total enrollment of 651 participants across completed and ongoing studies.

Who makes Dienogest/ Visanne?

Dienogest/ Visanne is developed by Bayer AG, which trades under the ticker BAYRY. Bayer AG is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating the drug in endometriosis.

What phase is Dienogest/ Visanne in?

Dienogest/ Visanne is in Phase 3 development for endometriosis. The program includes a completed Phase 3 trial in Chinese patients and a recruiting Phase 3 trial comparing Indinol Forto 200 mg capsules with Visanne 2 mg tablets. A completed Phase 2 study assessed safety in adolescents.

What clinical trials is Dienogest/ Visanne in?

Dienogest/ Visanne has been studied in three clinical trials: NCT01822080, a completed Phase 3 trial in Chinese patients with endometriosis; NCT01283724, a completed Phase 2 safety study in adolescents; and NCT07164183, a recruiting Phase 3 trial in Russia comparing Indinol Forto 200 mg capsules with Visanne 2 mg tablets.

Is Dienogest/ Visanne the same as Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258)?

Yes, Dienogest/ Visanne is also known as Dienogest (81150037), Dienogest, and Dienogest (Visanne, BAY86-5258). These alternative names refer to the same small molecule developed by Bayer AG for endometriosis.