FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this episode, Vera spoke with Morgan Hanger, Executive Director of the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI). CTTI is a public-private partnership dedicated to improving the quality and efficiency of clinical trials, with an ambitious “Transforming Trials 2030” vision.

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Camargo

JULY 30, 2021

Barry Mangum talks the importance of pediatric research, its evolution over the years, and the obstacles and opportunities that the industry faces as it moves forward. How long have you been in pediatric clinical research, and how did you enter the field? So I’ve been working in that space about 43 years.

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

JULY 29, 2024

Clinical development programs must acknowledge the complexity and variability of obesity as a condition. Partnering with a CRO that emphasizes the complexity of the patient’s voice and harnesses the nuances of clinical trial design is crucial for executing successful clinical research.

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XTalks

MAY 28, 2024

The traditional clinical trials model is facing scrutiny. VivoSense , a pioneering company in the field of digital health technologies (DHTs) and digital endpoints for clinical trials, is aiming to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of clinical research.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 22, 2023

SinoMab BioScience intends to commence a Phase I clinical trial in China to evaluate SM17’s safety profile. The company dosed the first healthy participant in a Phase I clinical first-in-human (FIH) clinical trial in June 2022.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Pharmaceutical companies often struggle to actively involve patients in the design phase of clinical trials but doing so can have huge benefits for the sustainability and success of research. Improving the design of commercial research by listening to the patient voice.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In clinical research, this includes designing trials that elevate the patient voice, reduce barriers to participation, and represent the diverse populations who will ultimately use these medical products. Access to information: Limited resources and educational materials hinder informed decision-making about trial participation.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The clinical research industry has long struggled with participant diversity. One study found that only 5% of Black or Asian United Kingdom residents had ever participated in a clinical trial. A study of FDA-approved vaccine trials from 2011-2020 showed that 78% of participants were white, even though only 60% of the U.S.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The push to increase diversity in clinical trials has gained momentum, but true progress requires more than regulatory mandates. In this webinar, industry leaders and patient advocates discussed how authenticity and the patient voice can be leveraged to enhance diversity in clinical trials.

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Clinical Trial Podcast

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

To answer these two questions, regulatory authorities around the world require medical product manufacturers to conduct Phase I, also known as early phase clinical trials. Dr. Cohen has more than 30 years of healthcare experience which includes his work on clinical development. Cohen to the Clinical Trial Podcast.

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XTalks

JUNE 4, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical development, the complexity of early phase clinical trials is increasing. This surge in complexity is driven by escalating drug development costs, heightened competition and advanced scientific innovations. This is the storm that we find ourselves in the midst of.”

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 24, 2022

Diversity in clinical trials is a “scientific imperative”, but how can industry bridge the gap between “why” and “how”? Removing barriers to clinical trial participation for underserved groups is an essential part of addressing health inequalities. Clinical trial participation, she went on, was vital.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 27, 2021

Sheila Rocchio highlights four key areas life sciences must improve on as an industry to drive real change in how clinical trials are conducted. Expanding on data science skills drives the benefit of these technologies even further, turning them into powerful tools that can be wielded intelligently to reduce trial inefficiencies.

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XTalks

MAY 20, 2021

Today is Clinical Trials Day 2021 — a day for recognizing the importance of clinical research in protecting and improving global health. Amid the alarmist headlines posted by other media outlets, Xtalks has remained balanced in its reporting of COVID-19 clinical trial results and safety data.

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Outsourcing Pharma

JULY 12, 2023

Ora, a clinical research organization (CRO) for ophthalmology pharmaceutical and device development, has partnered the North West London Clinical Trials Alliance, to improve the quality and access to clinical research in the region.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Pharma companies face many challenges when involving patients in the design of clinical trials – but doing so can have huge benefits further down the line, improving the sustainability and quality of research. Involving patients in discussions.

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XTalks

JULY 29, 2024

Orphan drug development poses many challenges that are unique to rare diseases, including recruitment in small patient populations, variable progression with heterogenous clinical manifestations and limited understanding of disease progression and natural history.

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BioPharma Reporter

JANUARY 18, 2022

Regulatory bodies in the European Union have launched an initiative to develop the region as a focal point for clinical research and to better integrate clinical research in the European health system.

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Last year, we witnessed a significant milestone in oncology clinical development, with almost 50% of all development programs focused on oncology assets. To encourage further expansion and innovation in cancer studies, it’s critical to consider what contributes to success in an oncology trial.

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Outsourcing Pharma

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The cloud software firmâs Digital Clinical Trials Survey Report reveals that the industry is adapting to challenges caused by COVID-19 and other factors.

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Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

An expert from the institutional review board services company advises what trends to look for in the clinical trial industry over the course of coming months.

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

APRIL 15, 2024

As the clinical research landscape continually evolves, the choice of a Contract Research Organization (CRO) partner can significantly impact the success of drug development programs. The post Reimagining CRO Partnerships: The Emerging Preference for Midsize Organizations appeared first on Worldwide Clinical Trials.

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Outsourcing Pharma

JANUARY 25, 2022

Am expert from the CRO discusses unique challenges associated with running clinical trials that stretch across national boarders and how to conquer them.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The revolution in clinical research is here, and it’s embodied by a single, powerful word: “patients.” The inclusion of patients during clinical development is not only a moral imperative but a strategic necessity in modern medical research.

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

AUGUST 23, 2023

Patients are the backbone of clinical trials, playing an essential role in the drug development process. This engagement is often less understood and is underutilized by sponsors, meaning a significant element of the trial and drug experience is missed during sponsor engagement with the FDA.

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AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have found that picolinic acid, a natural compound produced by mammalian cells, can block several disease-causing viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses. The Institute is now looking for partners in pharma companies to pursue further clinical development of the findings.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Cardiac biomarkers can not only serve important roles in the diagnosis, management and prognosis of cardiac diseases, but they can also be significant tools in evaluating treatments in cardiovascular (CV) clinical trials. In CV clinical trials, cardiac biomarkers are most commonly included in efficacy and safety endpoints.

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XTalks

MAY 6, 2022

In this interview, Xtalks spoke with experts from eClinical Solutions , Katrina Rice, Chief Delivery Officer, Data Services; and Diane Lacroix, Vice President, Clinical Data Management, about clinical data management for modern day digital clinical trials. Data security: The clinical trial data is backed-up and secure.

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When using genetic screening to identify clinical trial volunteers, a sponsor’s obligations for further testing and disclosure of results to patients and families are unclear, especially when the results have no impact on medical management. Guidance in this area is much needed. Read the full article!

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Patient-centricity isn’t a catchphrase in clinical trials—it’s a guiding principle for improving patient experiences. One of the most critical aspects of this is how patients are compensated for their participation in trials. Meghan Harrington VP, Clinical Trial Financial Management Medidata Alicia C.

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Outsourcing Pharma

MAY 21, 2024

Clinical Trials Day is organized and promoted by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) for the last ten years.

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XTalks

JULY 25, 2024

As clinical trials become more complex, the need for user-centric design has never been more critical. His commitment to enhancing user experience is transforming how clinical trials are conducted, ensuring that both patients and site staff are supported throughout the process.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Protocols drive every clinical study, guiding research teams from early inception through planning and into the trial’s execution. Clinical trial protocols are also very complex, with detailed schedules of assessments, inclusion/exclusion criteria and scientific reasoning all captured into a single written document.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 27, 2022

Almost half (48%) of cancer clinical trials in the US have no Hispanic or Latin American subjects, and 42% have no black patients, according to a diversity analysis focusing on thousands of studies conducted in the past 15 years. Figure 1: Ethnic composition of cancer clinical trial cohorts in the USA.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Lack of access, strict regulations, and demanding schedules have made it extremely difficult for patients to participate in clinical trials. A 2018 NIH survey found that patients felt clinical trial participation to be inconvenient and burdensome, and nearly half (49.0%) said it disrupted their daily routine.

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ACRP blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Just in time to help recognize Pride Month , ACRP’s Clinical Researcher journal is pleased to share the first details from the lead peer-reviewed article on “Improving Cardiovascular Research for Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations” from a trio of WCG IRB expert contributors to the new issue going online today (June 13).

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