article thumbnail

How Pharmacogenomics Can Benefit Your Clinical Trial

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

As the study of how an individual’s genes affect their response to drugs, pharmacogenomics is a critical factor in developing effective and safe drugs and dosages in clinical trials. However, certain variants may not metabolize this blood thinner as efficiently, rendering the treatment less effective in those participants.

article thumbnail

Informed Design of Bioanalytical PCR Assay Testing Parameters

PPD

These treatments use a vector to introduce the desired nucleic acid code to replace or modify protein expression or use cells to alter/restore a specific cell type. DOWNLOAD OUR WHITE PAPER Learn more about how PPD® Laboratory services can enhance your CGT projects.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Five Strategies to Tailor Your Pediatric Clinical Trials to the Child’s Needs

PPD

Food and Drug Administration defines these groups as: Neonates: newborns up to 1 month Infants: 1 month–2 years Children: 2–12 years Adolescents: 12–16 years Pediatric clinical trials must account for different age groups and developmental stages, as children’s physiology and response to treatments can vary significantly.

article thumbnail

Keeping tabs on Covid-19: Starpharma creates slow release remdesivir nanoparticl…

The Pharma Data

In an effort to slow the spread of the disease and prevent a second wave, pharma companies around the world are continuously looking to advance new methods of treatment. DEP remdesivir enables subcutaneous or under the skin injections rather than intravenous infusion, allowing for outpatient treatments and reducing the burden on hospitals.

article thumbnail

Keeping tabs on Covid-19: BetterLife embraces virtual clinical trials and Novan shares positive results from in vitro antiviral technology against SARS-CoV-2

The Pharma Data

With many nationwide and regional lockdowns coming into force, virtual clinical trials are proving to be an effective way to monitor patients remotely. BetterLife conducts patient centric study via a fully remote clinical trial. All of these technologies can be used on a variety of devices. Source link.

article thumbnail

Making Informed Decisions in Your Oncology Study: Understanding Biomarkers

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

From their use in risk and safety assessments to patient screening and treatment efficacy, biomarkers offer minimally invasive, objective data. For a more in-depth look at biomarkers, check out our white paper. Deviations from established baseline values provide insights into treatment response in certain cancer indications.

article thumbnail

Considering Master Protocol Use in Your Trial: Evaluating Basket and Umbrella Trial Designs

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

To help determine if a master protocol could be a good fit for your study, check out this white paper for a more comprehensive overview of the appropriateness of master protocols in different contexts. Here are some relevant factors below: What Are the Advantages of a Master Protocol? Contact us.

Trials 78