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Avasopasem

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Avasopasem is a Small molecule drug developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: GC4419.

Avasopasem is a small molecule drug that acts as an antioxidant and superoxide dismutase mimetic. It is being studied in clinical trials for the treatment of head and neck cancer, oral mucositis, and other related conditions, including radiation-induced oral mucositis.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% 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 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +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 nameAvasopasem
Also known asGC4419
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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 Avasopasem

What is Avasopasem?

Avasopasem is a Small molecule drug developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Who makes Avasopasem?

Avasopasem is developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (see full The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio pipeline at /company/the-university-of-texas-health-science-center-at-san-antonio).

Is Avasopasem also known as anything else?

Avasopasem is also known as GC4419.

What development phase is Avasopasem in?

Avasopasem is in Phase 1.

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