Floatz Rating
B58/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Stanford University
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
Phase 4 / Approved
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
54Moderate confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT04181736CT.gov The BIomarker Guided (BIG) Study for Depression | — | Completed | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
65High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Major Depressive Disorder
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanfacine (this asset) | Stanford University | Approved | B · 58 |
| Selegiline | Corium Innovations, Inc. | P4 | BBB |
| Risperidone | Johns Hopkins University | P4 | BBB |
| Edivoxetine | Eli Lilly and Company | P3 | BBB |
| Brexpiprazole | Nova Scotia Health Authority | P4 | BBB |
| (1S,2R)-MILNACIPRAN | Allergan | P4 | BBB |
| Vortioxetine | Mayo Clinic | P4 | BBB |
| Amitriptyline | e-Therapeutics PLC | P4 | BBB |
| 17.BETA.-(1-KETOETHYL)-.DELTA. SUP(5)-ANDROSTEN-3.BETA.-OL | Massachusetts General Hospital | P4 | BBB |
+42 more in the Major Depressive Disorder cohort
Other indications for Guanfacine
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nervous System Disorder | — | P4 | BB · 69 |
| Disruptive Behavior Disorder | — | P4 | BB · 69 |
| Multiple Congenital Anomalies/Dysmorphic Syndrome | — | P4 | BB · 69 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Related assets
Citation
Floatz Terminal. Guanfacine in Major Depressive Disorder. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/guanfacine-major-depressive-disorder
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