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ELAD treatment

Vital Therapies, Inc. · Phase 3 active Biologic

ELAD treatment is a Extracorporeal liver support device Biologic drug developed by Vital Therapies, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Acute liver failure (fulminant hepatic failure) as a bridge to transplantation or recovery. Also known as: ELAD.

ELAD is an extracorporeal liver assist device that uses hepatocyte-based bioreactor technology to provide liver support and detoxification functions in patients with acute liver failure.

ELAD is an extracorporeal liver assist device that uses hepatocyte-based bioreactor technology to provide liver support and detoxification functions in patients with acute liver failure. Used for Acute liver failure (fulminant hepatic failure) as a bridge to transplantation or recovery.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% 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).
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 nameELAD treatment
Also known asELAD
SponsorVital Therapies, Inc.
Drug classExtracorporeal liver support device
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaHepatology / Critical Care
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

ELAD contains human hepatocytes within a bioreactor cartridge that performs synthetic, metabolic, and detoxification functions of the liver when connected extracorporeally. The device bridges patients with acute liver failure toward either spontaneous recovery or transplantation by maintaining critical liver functions and reducing hepatic encephalopathy and other complications of liver failure.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about ELAD treatment

What is ELAD treatment?

ELAD treatment is a Extracorporeal liver support device drug developed by Vital Therapies, Inc., indicated for Acute liver failure (fulminant hepatic failure) as a bridge to transplantation or recovery.

How does ELAD treatment work?

ELAD is an extracorporeal liver assist device that uses hepatocyte-based bioreactor technology to provide liver support and detoxification functions in patients with acute liver failure.

What is ELAD treatment used for?

ELAD treatment is indicated for Acute liver failure (fulminant hepatic failure) as a bridge to transplantation or recovery.

Who makes ELAD treatment?

ELAD treatment is developed by Vital Therapies, Inc. (see full Vital Therapies, Inc. pipeline at /company/vital-therapies-inc).

Is ELAD treatment also known as anything else?

ELAD treatment is also known as ELAD.

What drug class is ELAD treatment in?

ELAD treatment belongs to the Extracorporeal liver support device class. See all Extracorporeal liver support device drugs at /class/extracorporeal-liver-support-device.

What development phase is ELAD treatment in?

ELAD treatment is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of ELAD treatment?

Common side effects of ELAD treatment include Thrombocytopenia, Coagulopathy, Infection, Device-related complications.

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