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Placebo - first 24 weeks

University of Alabama at Birmingham · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Placebo - first 24 weeks is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Alabama at Birmingham. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Placebo has no active pharmacological mechanism; it serves as a control comparator in clinical trials.

Placebo is a treatment that has been studied in various clinical trials for conditions such as smoking cessation, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, hyperkalemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and psoriasis. Placebo has been used in conjunction with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) sessions, evaluations, and CMS (no further information available) in these trials.

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 - first 24 weeks
SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo is an inert substance administered in blinded clinical trials to establish a baseline for comparison against an active investigational drug. Any observed effects are attributed to natural disease progression, regression to the mean, or the placebo effect (psychological/expectation-driven response). In this Phase 3 trial context, placebo allows researchers to isolate the true efficacy of the investigational agent.

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 - first 24 weeks

What is Placebo - first 24 weeks?

Placebo - first 24 weeks is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

How does Placebo - first 24 weeks work?

Placebo has no active pharmacological mechanism; it serves as a control comparator in clinical trials.

Who makes Placebo - first 24 weeks?

Placebo - first 24 weeks is developed by University of Alabama at Birmingham (see full University of Alabama at Birmingham pipeline at /company/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham).

What development phase is Placebo - first 24 weeks in?

Placebo - first 24 weeks is in Phase 3.

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