Last update 28 Sep 2026

Dronabinol

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
(-)-delta9-trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol, 1-trans-delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, 3-Pentyl-6,6,9-trimethyl-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-dibenzo(b,d)pyran-1-ol
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Target
Action
agonists
Mechanism
CB agonists(Cannabinoid receptor agonists)
Active Indication
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (31 May 1985),
RegulationBreakthrough Therapy (United States), Orphan Drug (United States)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC21H30O2
InChIKeyCYQFCXCEBYINGO-IAGOWNOFSA-N
CAS Registry1972-08-3

External Link

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D00306Dronabinol

R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Anorexia
United States
31 May 1985
Nausea
United States
31 May 1985
Vomiting
United States
31 May 1985
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingNDA/BLA
Canada
01 May 2023
Lumbosacral RadiculopathyPhase 3
United States
22 Sep 2026
Agitation in DementiaPhase 3
Australia
01 May 2026
Alzheimer DiseasePhase 3
Australia
01 May 2026
Sleep Apnea, ObstructivePhase 3
United States
01 Feb 2023
Low Back PainPhase 3
Germany
07 Jul 2021
Decrease in appetitePhase 3
Europe
15 Feb 2007
Diabetic peripheral neuropathic painPhase 3
United States
-
OsteoarthritisPhase 3
United States
-
OsteoarthritisPhase 3
Canada
-
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Not Applicable
49
(Active Alcohol/Active Cannabis)
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24 Jul 2026
(Placebo Alcohol/Active Cannabis)
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Early Phase 1
36
Placebo
(Placebo)
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09 Jul 2026
(5 mg Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC))
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Phase 2
14
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Positive
08 Jul 2026
Not Applicable
26
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Positive
29 May 2026
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Phase 2
157
Placebo
(Placebo)
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21 Apr 2026
(7.2% THC)
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Phase 4
-
114
(Dronabinol)
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27 Mar 2026
Placebo oral tablet
(Placebo)
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Phase 2
92
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Positive
01 Feb 2026
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Phase 2
30
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Positive
06 Dec 2025
Placebo
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Phase 2
6
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Positive
12 Nov 2025
Phase 2
75
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Positive
01 Nov 2025
Placebo
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