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Icalcaprant

Small molecule

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Earlyevidence

Evidence outlook

Mid-stage studies underway, no completed readout

Phase 2 studies are registered but none has completed a readout, so no evidence signal is assigned yet. The first graded signal arrives with a completed confirmatory readout.

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Competitive landscape

61 competitors in this universe: 0 direct rivals (same mechanism and indication), 1 same-class, 60 same-indication; 24 further along in development.

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DrugStageModalityMechanismEvidence signalReported efficacygraded featured trials
Icalcaprant: this drugPhase 2Small moleculeKappa-opioid receptor (inhibitor)
AticaprantPhase 3Small moleculeKappa-opioid receptor (inhibitor), Kappa opioid receptor (antagonist)
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor
Cariprazine (Vraylar)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D3/D2 receptor (partial agonist)
Cyclobenzaprine (Tonmya)ApprovedSmall molecule5-HT2A, α1-adrenergic, H1-histaminergic, and M1-muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (functional antagonism)
Dextromethorphan / Bupropion (Auvelity)ApprovedSmall moleculesigma-1/NMDA
Esketamine (Spravato)ApprovedSmall moleculeNMDA receptor
Lumateperone (Caplyta)ApprovedSmall moleculeSerotonin 5-HT2A / dopamine D1-D2 receptor
Olanzapine / Fluoxetine (Symbyax)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors (antagonist); serotonin transporter (reuptake inhibitor)
Solriamfetol (Sunosi)ApprovedSmall moleculeDopamine/norepinephrine transporter
Vortioxetine (Trintellix)ApprovedSmall moleculeSerotonin transporter + multiple 5-HT receptors
AmmoxetinePhase 3Small moleculeSerotonin/norepinephrine transporter
Ansofaxine HydrochloridePhase 3Small moleculeSerotonin/norepinephrine/dopamine transporter
AV-101Phase 3Small moleculeNMDA receptor
AzetukalnerPhase 3Small moleculeKv7 potassium channel
BrenipatidePhase 3PeptideGLP-1/GIP receptor (dual)

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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)
September 2027 (1)
Phase 2Major Depressive DisorderRecruiting
Est. primary completion 2027-09 · NCT07276997 · CT.gov ↗
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November 2027 (1)
Phase 2Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II DisorderRecruiting
Est. primary completion 2027-11 · NCT06696755 · 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 2 (2)
Phase 1 (5)