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Clinical Trials and Human Subject Protection as per US FDA

ProRelix Research

Clinical trials are necessary in advancing medical research and health care options by allowing new treatments to be introduced in the market through safety and efficacy testing in humans. Successful […] The post Clinical Trials and Human Subject Protection as per US FDA appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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Regulator and Funder? FDA’s Orphan Products Grants Program awards significant funding to help move promising treatments through clinical development

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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FDA Approves Duvystat, New Oral Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

PLOS: DNA Science

FDA classifies it as a “nonsteroidal treatment” – not a gene therapy, but it affects gene expression. The New Drug Duvyzat (givinostat), a type of drug called an HDAC inhibitor, has been in clinical trials to treat cancers and other disorders of the blood, Crohn’s disease, and a form of juvenile arthritis.

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Accelerated Approval and Confirmatory Trials: Timing is Everything

The Premier Consulting Blog

The FDA defines a serious condition as “a disease or condition associated with morbidity that has a substantial impact on day-to-day functioning.” Concerns have arisen over delays—sometimes spanning over 7–8 years—that may expose patients to risks before confirmatory trials are completed.

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Clinical trial phases: What’s the difference?

Antidote

Clinical trials are how researchers advance their knowledge about potential new treatments, including medications, medical devices, and lifestyle interventions. Clinical trials are divided into phases , each with a distinct duration, purpose, and number of volunteers needed.

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Why Including Patients in FDA Engagement Will Benefit Your Trial

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Patients are the backbone of clinical trials, playing an essential role in the drug development process. However, patients also play a vital role in engaging directly with the FDA. Her fellow panelists represented a diverse group of stakeholders across clinical research, including patient advocates, sponsors, sites, and the FDA itself.

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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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