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Subchondroplasty

University of Calgary · Phase 1 active Biologic ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 10/100

Subchondroplasty is a Biologic drug developed by University of Calgary. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: SCP® (Zimmer).

Subchondroplasty is a medical procedure that involves the use of a porous bone substitute material to treat conditions such as knee osteoarthritis and bone marrow edema. It is typically performed in conjunction with knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% 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).
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 nameSubchondroplasty
Also known asSCP® (Zimmer)
SponsorUniversity of Calgary
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

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 Subchondroplasty

What is Subchondroplasty?

Subchondroplasty is a Biologic drug developed by University of Calgary.

Who makes Subchondroplasty?

Subchondroplasty is developed by University of Calgary (see full University of Calgary pipeline at /company/university-of-calgary).

Is Subchondroplasty also known as anything else?

Subchondroplasty is also known as SCP® (Zimmer).

What development phase is Subchondroplasty in?

Subchondroplasty is in Phase 1.

What are the side effects of Subchondroplasty?

Common side effects of Subchondroplasty include Acute Cholecystitis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Difficulty with dorsiflexion of left foot., Increased Knee Pain, Left elbow pain, Left knee draining sinus.

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