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Placebo (acute phase)

ZS Pharma, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

Placebo (acute phase) is a Small molecule drug developed by ZS Pharma, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development. Also known as: Silicified microcrystalline cellulose.

Placebo produces no pharmacological effect and serves as a control comparator in clinical trials.

Placebo is a small molecule intervention used in clinical trials for various conditions, including Influenza A, Hip Fractures, Acute Ischemic Stroke, Pneumonia, and Non-Infectious Anterior Uveitis. It is a control treatment used in studies, such as a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for acute uncomplicated seasonal Influenza A in otherwise healthy adults.

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 namePlacebo (acute phase)
Also known asSilicified microcrystalline cellulose
SponsorZS Pharma, Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo is an inert substance administered in blinded clinical trials to establish baseline efficacy and safety profiles against which active investigational drugs are compared. In this Phase 3 acute phase trial context, placebo allows researchers to distinguish true drug effects from natural disease progression, spontaneous remission, and placebo response effects.

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 Placebo (acute phase)

What is Placebo (acute phase)?

Placebo (acute phase) is a Small molecule drug developed by ZS Pharma, Inc..

How does Placebo (acute phase) work?

Placebo produces no pharmacological effect and serves as a control comparator in clinical trials.

Who makes Placebo (acute phase)?

Placebo (acute phase) is developed by ZS Pharma, Inc. (see full ZS Pharma, Inc. pipeline at /company/zs-pharma-inc).

Is Placebo (acute phase) also known as anything else?

Placebo (acute phase) is also known as Silicified microcrystalline cellulose.

What development phase is Placebo (acute phase) in?

Placebo (acute phase) is in Phase 3.

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