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Beyond blood tests: The evolution of digital biomarkers in clinical research

Drug Discovery World

Digital biomarkers promise to transform preventive medicine and clinical trials, but also raise issues of security, regulation and potential disparities in access. Deepika Khedekar, Clinical Trial Lead at IQVIA, provides an overview of the pros and cons, and suggests a possible solution.

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Evolution of Clinical Operations Drives FSP Staffing Models to the Forefront

PPD

Efficient and effective clinical operations are the backbone of successful clinical trials, and today’s biopharmaceutical, biotech and medical device organizations have a range of options to meet their needs in this critical area. In many cases, higher levels of sponsor oversight are even required by regulation.

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Establishing Effective Adaptive Trial Designs for Oncology in Multi-Regional Studies

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

However, implementing adaptive trial designs within MRCTs requires careful consideration of international regulatory standards to optimize patient outcomes and resource efficiency. Harmonizing regulatory requirements and complying with all relevant regulations are crucial for the success of adaptive MRCTs.

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The Art of Recruitment and Talent Development in FSPs

PPD

Clinical research requires vast talent across a variety of roles and specialties, as well as across global locations. In this complex environment, functional service partnership (FSP) models have become a solution of choice for pharmaceutical and biotech companies navigating the challenges of clinical development.

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Where is the promise for plant-based medicines? Part 1: Cannabis  

Drug Discovery World

Medical cannabis is often a first-thought when regarding plant-based medicines, but there remains public scepticism, arguably due to the regulations relating to the substance. There is, however, one cannabis-derived drug product that the FDA has approved, which is Epidiolex (cannabidiol). deletion syndrome.

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Why Do Pharma Companies Outsource to CROs?

Vial

Sponsors often contract a CRO to delegate specific day-to-day tasks, streamlining their research processes and enhancing efficiency. Patient recruitment and retention : Recruiting and retaining a sufficient number of eligible participants is one of the major challenges in conducting clinical trials.

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IQVIA vs Vial | Pros and Cons

Vial

The increasing costs associated with in-house drug development have prompted biotech and pharmaceutical companies to increasingly outsource to contract research organization s (CROs) for assistance. This approach replaces paper sources, supports productivity-enhancing workflows, and ensures compliance with relevant regulations.