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Trental

University of Cincinnati · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Trental is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Cincinnati. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: Pentoxifylline.

Trental, also known as pentoxifylline, is a small molecule that acts as an adenosine A2 receptor antagonist. It has been studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including epilepsy, chronic kidney diseases, and kidney failure, and has been used in combination with other medications such as phenytoin and celecoxib.

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 nameTrental
Also known asPentoxifylline
SponsorUniversity of Cincinnati
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
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 Trental

What is Trental?

Trental is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Cincinnati.

Who makes Trental?

Trental is developed by University of Cincinnati (see full University of Cincinnati pipeline at /company/university-of-cincinnati).

Is Trental also known as anything else?

Trental is also known as Pentoxifylline.

What development phase is Trental in?

Trental is in Phase 2.

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