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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Testing in Clinical Trials

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Genetic testing provides patients with a diagnosis for their illness, helps patients and family members to understand risks of developing new diseases, and can be used to support clinical trial advancement. What are the benefits and limitations to using genetic testing?

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To Share or Not to Share Failed Genetic Screening Results with Patients

Worldwide Clinical Trials

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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FDA grants approval for bluebird’s Zynteglo to treat beta-thalassemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for bluebird bio ’s Zynteglo (betibeglogene autotemcel, beti-cel) for the treatment of the underlying genetic cause of beta?thalassemia The open-label, single-arm, 24-month Phase III trials enrolled 41 subjects of the age four to 34 years with non-?0/?0 0 genotypes.

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Why early participant engagement is now a top priority in genetic disease research

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In 2016, scientists behind a study called the Resilience Project analysed genetic data from 589,000+ people and found 13 adults who carried genetic variants that should have resulted in serious – even deadly – childhood disease, but who were apparently healthy. Giving participants something in return.

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The Role of Oncology Biomarkers in Personalizing Hematology Treatment Plans

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Historically, these indications have challenged the one-size-fits-all treatment approach due to patient variability, such as genetic differences in drug metabolism and underlying health conditions. This resistance may occur due to genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, or a tumor’s microenvironment.

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Navigating Neuroscience Trials: Biomarkers, Imaging and CRO Strategies

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The world of neuroscience trials is rapidly evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities for researchers and clinicians. The worldwide market for neurology clinical trials stood at a valuation of $5.24 There is currently a heightened emphasis on imaging and liquid biomarkers in neuroscience clinical trials.

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Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine: Does Diamyd Have a Winning Formula?

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A vaccine developed by Swedish company Diamyd Medical has demonstrated significant treatment efficacy in a predefined genetic subgroup of individuals with type 1 diabetes in a Phase IIb clinical trial. So, this really validates what we already knew and now we have prospective results supporting that [from this trial].”.

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