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SC CLS-TA

Clearside Biomedical, Inc. · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

SC CLS-TA is a Small molecule drug developed by Clearside Biomedical, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: Triamcinolone Acetonide.

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Likelihood of approval
15.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% 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 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +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 nameSC CLS-TA
Also known asTriamcinolone Acetonide
SponsorClearside Biomedical, Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 2

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 SC CLS-TA

What is SC CLS-TA?

SC CLS-TA is a Small molecule drug developed by Clearside Biomedical, Inc..

Who makes SC CLS-TA?

SC CLS-TA is developed by Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (see full Clearside Biomedical, Inc. pipeline at /company/clearside-biomedical-inc).

Is SC CLS-TA also known as anything else?

SC CLS-TA is also known as Triamcinolone Acetonide.

What development phase is SC CLS-TA in?

SC CLS-TA is in Phase 2.

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