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Placebo for Risankizumab SC

AbbVie · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Placebo for Risankizumab SC is a Small molecule drug developed by AbbVie. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Control arm in risankizumab phase 3 trials (likely psoriasis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis based on risankizumab's development program).

This is a placebo control used in clinical trials to compare against risankizumab, an IL-23 inhibitor.

This is a placebo control used in clinical trials to compare against risankizumab, an IL-23 inhibitor. Used for Control arm in risankizumab phase 3 trials (likely psoriasis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis based on risankizumab's development program).

Likelihood of approval
62.3% 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).
  • Immunology slight uplift +1.0pp
    Mature endpoint landscape (ACR, DAS28, PASI) makes immunology approvals slightly more predictable.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    AbbVie is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
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 Risankizumab SC
SponsorAbbVie
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and serves as the control arm in phase 3 trials of risankizumab subcutaneous formulation. It allows researchers to isolate the true therapeutic effect of risankizumab by comparing patient outcomes between the active drug and an inert comparator administered via the same route.

Approved indications

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 Risankizumab SC

What is Placebo for Risankizumab SC?

Placebo for Risankizumab SC is a Small molecule drug developed by AbbVie, indicated for Control arm in risankizumab phase 3 trials (likely psoriasis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis based on risankizumab's development program).

How does Placebo for Risankizumab SC work?

This is a placebo control used in clinical trials to compare against risankizumab, an IL-23 inhibitor.

What is Placebo for Risankizumab SC used for?

Placebo for Risankizumab SC is indicated for Control arm in risankizumab phase 3 trials (likely psoriasis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis based on risankizumab's development program).

Who makes Placebo for Risankizumab SC?

Placebo for Risankizumab SC is developed by AbbVie (see full AbbVie pipeline at /company/abbvie).

What development phase is Placebo for Risankizumab SC in?

Placebo for Risankizumab SC is in Phase 3.

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