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Participants of pioneering CRISPR gene editing trial see vision improve

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

About 79% of clinical trial participants experienced measurable improvement after receiving experimental, CRISPR-based gene editing that is designed to fix a rare form of blindness, according to a new article.

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How long do clinical trials take?

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Before it is released onto the market, the development of any new drug or medical device must undergo rigorous testing , part of which involves clinical trials. Clinical trials are integral to making sure that any new therapy is both safe and effective for individuals, and volunteers are a vital part of the process.

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Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human clinical trial

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A lesser-known cannabinoid that is gaining in popularity Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a clinical trial without the intoxication typically associated with whole plant cannabis. For the study, researchers conducted the first human clinical trial investigating the acute effects of CBG on anxiety, stress and mood.

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Who decides whether you get into a clinical trial?

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One may choose to participate in a clinical trial for many reasons. However, deciding to enroll in a clinical trial is only one part of the process. Volunteering often has multiple benefits, from advancing medical research to gaining access to cutting-edge medical care.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management.

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FDA lifts hold on PTC Huntington’s disease trial

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The agency has lifted a partial trial suspension based on one-year data showing PTC’s pill suppressed a key protein associated with the disorder.

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A trial HIV vaccine triggered elusive and essential antibodies in humans

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An HIV vaccine candidate triggered low levels of an elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies among a small group of people enrolled in a 2019 clinical trial.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management.