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FDA Returns Disappointing News for ALS Stem Cell Therapy

PLOS: DNA Science

Last week DNA Science covered a setback in a clinical trial of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Also recently, FDA’s Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committe turned down a stem cell treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease.

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What Do Patients Have to Say about Gene Therapy Trials? An Upcoming FDA Public Meeting to Hear from Patients and Caregivers

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

Who better than people living with a condition to inform drug companies, physicians, academics, and the FDA on what it is like to live with their condition, what symptoms most impact their lives, what goes into their decision about whether to participate in a clinical trial, and what kind of treatment effects would be most meaningful to them?

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FDA panel votes against MDMA therapy for PTSD, citing muddy data and safety concerns

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A group of independent experts wasn't convinced by clinical trial data from company Lykos Therapeutics, which is seeking FDA approval of MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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FDA Approval of New Therapy, Duvyzat, for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Represents Several Meaningful Firsts

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

Sasinowski — On March 21st, FDA announced the approval of the first nonsteroidal therapy for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) (FDA press release available here ). The primary basis for approval, like other drugs for DMD, was based on a single placebo-controlled randomized trial. By Charles G.

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At Long Last, FDA Unveils Plan for Rare Disease Innovation Hub

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

Importantly, the Hub is intended to establish a new model within FDA, which leverages cross-Agency expertise in providing guidance and conducting reviews for products for rare disease populations. By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine & Frank J. those reviewed by the CDER Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics).

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Accelerated Approval and Confirmatory Trials: Timing is Everything

The Premier Consulting Blog

Accelerated approval is an expedited regulatory pathway designed to hasten the availability of drugs (including biologics) that treat serious conditions, offer advantages over existing therapies, and address unmet medical needs. In essence, these trials are the final step that turns provisional approval into full approval.

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How to Navigate Researching Targeted Therapies in Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials

Fierce BioTech

1 2 The diagnosis of cancer in children may be delayed due to the non-specific nature of t | Navigate current legislation and FDA guidance for pediatric oncology clinical trials with expert guidance from WCG. Although childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease related death in children.1