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Chidamide

Sun Yat-sen University · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Chidamide is a Small molecule drug developed by Sun Yat-sen University. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Relapsed or refractory T-cell leukemia-lymphoma. Also known as: Epidaza, HDACi Chidamide, CS055, HBI-8000.

Chidamide is a small molecule histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDI) that targets Class I and Class IIb histone deacetylases. It is being studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, and others, often in combination with other treatments.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameChidamide
Also known asEpidaza, HDACi Chidamide, CS055, HBI-8000, HDACi
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
TargetNicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, Histone deacetylase 1, Histone deacetylase 10
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Chidamide

What is Chidamide?

Chidamide is a Small molecule drug developed by Sun Yat-sen University, indicated for Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Relapsed or refractory T-cell leukemia-lymphoma.

What is Chidamide used for?

Chidamide is indicated for Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Relapsed or refractory T-cell leukemia-lymphoma.

Who makes Chidamide?

Chidamide is developed by Sun Yat-sen University (see full Sun Yat-sen University pipeline at /company/sun-yat-sen-university).

Is Chidamide also known as anything else?

Chidamide is also known as Epidaza, HDACi Chidamide, CS055, HBI-8000, HDACi.

What development phase is Chidamide in?

Chidamide is in Phase 3.

What does Chidamide target?

Chidamide targets Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, Histone deacetylase 1, Histone deacetylase 10.

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