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Seltorexant Dose 1

Janssen Research & Development, LLC · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

Seltorexant Dose 1 is a Small molecule drug developed by Janssen Research & Development, LLC. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: JNJ-42847922.

Seltorexant, also known as JNJ-42847922, is a medication being studied for various conditions including depressive disorder and its potential for abuse. The exact mechanism of action of Seltorexant is currently unknown.

Likelihood of approval
12.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Janssen Research & Development, LLC 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 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +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 nameSeltorexant Dose 1
Also known asJNJ-42847922
SponsorJanssen Research & Development, LLC
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

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 Seltorexant Dose 1

What is Seltorexant Dose 1?

Seltorexant Dose 1 is a Small molecule drug developed by Janssen Research & Development, LLC.

Who makes Seltorexant Dose 1?

Seltorexant Dose 1 is developed by Janssen Research & Development, LLC (see full Janssen Research & Development, LLC pipeline at /company/johnson-johnson).

Is Seltorexant Dose 1 also known as anything else?

Seltorexant Dose 1 is also known as JNJ-42847922.

What development phase is Seltorexant Dose 1 in?

Seltorexant Dose 1 is in Phase 1.

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