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Finasteride

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Viatris Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 24, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment59

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Finasteride · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT00650377Fed Study of Finasteride Tablets 5 mg and Proscar® Tablets 5 mgHealthy
COMPLETED30 Analytics
NCT00648791Fasting Study of Finasteride Tablets 5 mg and Proscar Tablets 5 mgHealthy
COMPLETED29 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Fed Study of Finasteride Tablets 5 mg and Proscar® Tablets 5 mg
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Fasting Study of Finasteride Tablets 5 mg and Proscar Tablets 5 mg
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Bioequivalence
within 30 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALFinasteride Tablets 5 mg
2ACTIVE_COMPARATORProscar® Tablets 5 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Finasteride Tablets 5 mgDRUG5mg, single dose fed
Proscar® Tablets 5 mgDRUG5mg, single dose fed
Proscar Tablets 5 mgDRUG5mg, single dose fasting
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18 years and older 2. Sex: Male During the course of the study, from study screen until study exit, male volunteers must use a spermicide-containing barrier method of contraception to prevent the pregnancy of their sexual partner. This advice should be documented in the ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Finasteride

What is Finasteride used for?

Finasteride is a small molecule drug being developed by Viatris Inc. for use in healthy volunteers. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development, with studies evaluating the drug in healthy male participants. The drug is being studied for its effects in a controlled setting, though specific therapeutic indications have not been disclosed.

Who makes Finasteride?

Finasteride is being developed by Viatris Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker VTRS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's pharmacokinetics and safety in healthy volunteers. Viatris is responsible for the ongoing development of this small molecule drug.

What phase is Finasteride in?

Finasteride is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed two Phase 1 trials, both of which have been completed. The drug is being studied in healthy volunteers, and it is still in the investigational stage, meaning it has not yet been approved for any medical use.

What clinical trials is Finasteride in?

Finasteride has been studied in two completed Phase 1 clinical trials. The first trial, NCT00648791, was a fasting study comparing Finasteride tablets 5 mg to Proscar tablets 5 mg in 29 healthy male participants. The second trial, NCT00650377, was a fed study with 30 healthy male participants. Both trials were conducted in the United States.

Is Finasteride the same as Proscar?

Finasteride is being studied as a generic version of Proscar, a brand-name drug. The clinical trials compare Finasteride tablets 5 mg to Proscar tablets 5 mg to assess bioequivalence. While they contain the same active ingredient, Finasteride is the generic formulation being developed by Viatris Inc.

How does Finasteride work?

Finasteride is a small molecule drug that works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By reducing DHT levels, it can affect androgen-dependent processes. However, the specific mechanism of action for the current Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers has not been detailed.