Icalcaprant - Cerevel Therapeutics
Alternative Names: ABBV-1354; CVL-354; Kappa opiate antagonist - Cerevel therapeuticsLatest Information Update: 05 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Pfizer
- Developer Cerevel Therapeutics
- Class Antidepressants; Drug withdrawal therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Opioid kappa receptor antagonists
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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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Bipolar depression; Major depressive disorder
- Phase I Opioid-related disorders
- No development reported Substance-related disorders
Most Recent Events
- 03 Feb 2026 Phase-II clinical trials in Bipolar depression (Treatment-experienced) in USA (PO) (NCT06696755)
- 18 Dec 2025 Phase-II clinical trials in Major depressive disorder in USA (PO) (NCT07276997)
- 11 Dec 2025 AbbVie plans a phase II trial for Major depressive disorder (PO, Capsule), in January 2026 (NCT07276997)