A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TAK-861 for the Treatment of Narcolepsy With Cataplexy (Narcolepsy Type 1)
Latest Information Update: 18 Apr 2026
At a glance
- Drugs Oveporexton (Primary)
- Indications Cataplexy; Narcolepsy
- Focus Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Acronyms FirstLight
- Sponsors Takeda; Takeda Development Center Americas
Most Recent Events
- 11 Feb 2026 According to the Takeda media release, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted its New Drug Application (NDA) and granted Priority Review for oveporexton (TAK-861) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). with Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date in the third quarter of this calendar year.
- 29 Jan 2026 According to the Takeda media release, the company has submitted New Drug Applications (NDA) for oveporexton.
- 08 Sep 2025 According to the Takeda media release, the company will host an investor call to discuss the Phase 3 data and market opportunity for oveporexton on September 8, at 7:30-8:45 p.m. SGT/7:30-8:45 a.m. EDT (8:30-9:45 p.m. JST).