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Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP)-Based Dose Selection for Minimum Anticipated Biological Effect Level (MABEL) in First-in-Human (FIH) Trials; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

Comment period closed: closed 85 days ago (Jul 24, 2026).

Summary (from the Federal Register abstract)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP)-Based Dose Selection for Minimum Anticipated Biological Effect Level (MABEL) in First-in-Human (FIH) Trials." The guidance is intended to provide recommendations in the application of quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) modeling when a minimum anticipated biological effect level (MABEL) in first-in- human (FIH), phase 1 trials for drugs and biological products is recommended. This guidance focuses on drugs and biological products for which the MABEL approach can be used to guide starting doses for FIH trials. This includes, but is not limited to, drugs and biological products that may cause cytokine release, T-cell activation, or other potent pharmacological reactions.

Document type
Notice
Federal Register document number
2026-12619
Published
Jun 24, 2026
Action
Notice of availability.
Docket
FDA-2026-D-6539
Comments posted on Regulations.gov (at last check)
11
DATES section (from the document)
Submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by July 24, 2026 to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the guidance.
Topics (auto-tagged)
Vaccines / biologics

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