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Placebo for relugolix

Myovant Sciences GmbH · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Placebo for relugolix is a Small molecule drug developed by Myovant Sciences GmbH. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

A placebo control contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and serves as a comparator in clinical trials to establish the efficacy of relugolix.

Relugolix is a small molecule gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist used in clinical trials for conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and oligometastatic prostate carcinoma. In a Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT06671548), a placebo of relugolix was used as a control in a study comparing its efficacy and safety to estradiol/norethindrone acetate in women with heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids.

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 for relugolix
SponsorMyovant Sciences GmbH
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebos are inert formulations used in randomized controlled trials to provide a baseline against which the active drug's effects can be measured. In Phase 3 trials for relugolix, the placebo arm allows researchers to distinguish genuine therapeutic effects from natural disease progression or placebo response. This is a standard control rather than a therapeutic 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 for relugolix

What is Placebo for relugolix?

Placebo for relugolix is a Small molecule drug developed by Myovant Sciences GmbH.

How does Placebo for relugolix work?

A placebo control contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and serves as a comparator in clinical trials to establish the efficacy of relugolix.

Who makes Placebo for relugolix?

Placebo for relugolix is developed by Myovant Sciences GmbH (see full Myovant Sciences GmbH pipeline at /company/myovant-sciences-gmbh).

What development phase is Placebo for relugolix in?

Placebo for relugolix is in Phase 3.

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