Ulotaront - Otsuka Pharmaceutical/Sumitomo Pharma
Alternative Names: SEP-363856; SEP-856Latest Information Update: 02 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator Sumitomo Pharma
- Developer Otsuka Pharmaceutical; Sumitomo Pharma; Sumitomo Pharma America
- Class Amines; Antidepressants; Antipsychotics; Anxiolytics; Neuropsychotherapeutics; Pyrans; Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules; Thiophenes
- Mechanism of Action 5-HT1A serotonin receptor agonists; Trace amine-associated receptor 1 agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Generalised anxiety disorder; Schizophrenia
- Phase II/III Major depressive disorder
- Discontinued Narcolepsy; Psychotic disorders
Most Recent Events
- 20 Aug 2026 Otsuka Pharmaceutical plans a phase III trial for Generalised anxiety disorder(PO, Tablet) in October 2026 (NCT07786454 )(CTIS2026-526032-40-00)
- 07 Aug 2026 Otsuka initiates a phase-III clinical trial in Generalised anxiety disorder in USA (PO) (NCT07759128)
- 28 Jul 2026 Phase-III clinical trials in Generalised anxiety disorder in USA (PO) (NCT07759128)