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Dexmedetomidine (Igalmi)

Small molecule

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Approvedregulatory verdict

Evidence outlook

Approved: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Regulatory approval supersedes design-level evidence grading; the trials behind approval are preserved below as the drug's evidence history.

track record: Reliable signal

Also in development:Alzheimer's Disease Agitation

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Competitive landscape

62 competitors in this universe: 0 direct rivals (same mechanism and indication), 0 same-class, 62 same-indication.

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DrugStageModalityMechanismEvidence signalReported efficacygraded featured trials
Dexmedetomidine (Igalmi): this drugApprovedSmall moleculeAlpha-2 adrenergic receptor (agonist)
Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors (partial agonist), Dopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor, Dopamine D2 receptor (partial agonist)
Aripiprazole (Abilify MyCite)ApprovedCombinationDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors (partial agonist); serotonin 5-HT2A receptor (antagonist)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor
Aripiprazole Lauroxil (Aristada Initio)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor
Aripiprazole Lauroxil (Aristada)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor
AsenapineApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist)
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor
Cariprazine (Vraylar)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D3/D2 receptor (partial agonist)
ClozapineApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist)
Dexmedetomidine (Igalmi)Approved——
Dextromethorphan / Bupropion (Auvelity)ApprovedSmall moleculesigma-1/NMDA
FazacloApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist)
HaloperidolApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 receptor (antagonist)
Iloperidone (PD Psychosis Use) (Fanapt)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist)
Loxapine (Adasuve)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist)

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Upcoming events

(2 total)

Estimated primary-completion dates from ClinicalTrials.gov. These are registry estimates, never confirmed readout dates; they can move as trials progress.

2027 (2)
February 2027 (1)
Phase 1Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Recruiting
Est. primary completion 2027-02-27 · NCT06335407 · CT.gov ↗
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July 2027 (1)
Phase 1SchizophreniaRecruiting
Est. primary completion 2027-07-31 · NCT05025605 · CT.gov ↗
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All registered studies

Every ClinicalTrials.gov study of this drug's own program, grouped by indication and phase. Research unlocks the studies themselves: titles, statuses, dates and featured-trial cross-links.

Phase 3 (5)
Phase 2 (4)
Phase 1/2 (3)
Phase 1 (5)
Phase 4 (2)