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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Testing in Clinical Trials

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

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. Can prior genetic testing results be utilized in a trial, or should a new genetic sample be taken before participating?

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Preliminary Findings from a Phase 2a Trial of Investigational COVID-19 Therapeutic Molnupiravir

The Pharma Data

We are very pleased to share our initial Phase 2 infectivity data at this important conference, which remains at the forefront for critical clinical scientific information in infectious diseases,” shared Dr. Wendy Painter, Chief Medical Officer of Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. “At About Molnupiravir. About Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.

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Keeping tabs on Covid-19: Cell and gene clinical trials advance despite Covid-19…

The Pharma Data

The governing body claims this proposal could have positive effects on mitigating burdensome requirements for gene therapy clinical trials in the future. In this light, Pharma IQ’s weekly round-up focuses on advancing therapies and clinical trials to combat Covid-19.

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Lilly’s donanemab slowed Alzheimer’s disease progression in Phase 2 trial: full data presented at AD/PD™ 2021 and published in NEJM

The Pharma Data

Further, prespecified exploratory analyses showed donanemab slowed the accumulation of tau across key brain regions in patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Lilly’s chief scientific officer and president of Lilly Research Laboratories. Apostolova, M.D.,

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AZ Fasenra shows benefit in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

The Pharma Data

In the Phase III OSTRO trial, Fasenra showed a statistically significant improvement in the endoscopic total nasal polyp score (NPS) and the nasal blockage score (NBS) compared to placebo, in patients with severe bilateral nasal polyposis who were still symptomatic despite continued treatment with standard of care, the firm said.

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Phase 2/3 Studies of Molnupiravir, an Investigational Oral Antiviral Therapeutic for Mild to Moderate COVID-19.

The Pharma Data

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced today the presentation of previously announced Phase 2 interim results from two Phase 2/3 clinical trials (MOVe-OUT and MOVe-IN) of molnupiravir (MK-4482/EIDD-2801), an investigational oral antiviral therapeutic. About Molnupiravir.

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Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-2 Alpha (HIF-2?) Inhibitor WELIREG™ (belzutifan) for the Treatment of Patients With Certain Types of Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Disease-Associated Tumors

The Pharma Data

WELIREG Approved for Adult Patients With VHL Disease Who Require Therapy for Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma, Central Nervous System Hemangioblastomas, or Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, Not Requiring Immediate Surgery. The recommended dose of WELIREG (40 mg tablets) is 120 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptance toxicity.