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WST 11 -mediated -VTP

Steba Biotech S.A. · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

WST 11 -mediated -VTP is a Small molecule drug developed by Steba Biotech S.A.. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: TOOKAD Soluble.

WST 11 is used in a treatment called Vascular-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy (VTP) to study its safety and tolerability in patients with various cancers, including Prostate Cancer, Renal Cancer, and Esophagogastric Cancer. This treatment is also being studied for its potential to alleviate Moderate to Severe Dysphagia.

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 nameWST 11 -mediated -VTP
Also known asTOOKAD Soluble
SponsorSteba Biotech S.A.
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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Frequently asked questions about WST 11 -mediated -VTP

What is WST 11 -mediated -VTP?

WST 11 -mediated -VTP is a Small molecule drug developed by Steba Biotech S.A..

Who makes WST 11 -mediated -VTP?

WST 11 -mediated -VTP is developed by Steba Biotech S.A. (see full Steba Biotech S.A. pipeline at /company/steba-biotech-s-a).

Is WST 11 -mediated -VTP also known as anything else?

WST 11 -mediated -VTP is also known as TOOKAD Soluble.

What development phase is WST 11 -mediated -VTP in?

WST 11 -mediated -VTP is in Phase 1.

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