Good Clinical Practice

EMA Releases Guidelines on Inclusion of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Individuals in Clinical Trials

EMA Releases Guidelines on Inclusion of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Individuals in Clinical Trials

08/11/2025

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On June 4, 2025 the European Medicines Agency (EMA) posted a guideline titled: ICH E21 Guideline on inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in clinical trials. Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding make up a significant portion of the world’s population, however, the European Union (EU) reports that less than 0.4% of clinical trials currently submitted to the EU include pregnant people and only 0.1% include lactating individuals. This guideline highlights the importance of including these individuals as well as the steps that should be taken in order to ensure their safety during a trial.  

New Final Guidance Q&A on RRAs

New Final Guidance Q&A on RRAs

07/08/2025

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In June 2025, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the final guidance titled; “Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments Questions and Answers” to facilitate understanding about what a remote regulatory assessment (RRA) is expected from establishments when the FDA initiates or requests an RRA.

Now Available: Clinical Pathways’ Major Changes in GCP from ICH E6(R2) to (R3): Road Map Training!

05/30/2025

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In the ever changing world of clinical research, staying up to date with the latest guidelines and best practices is crucial. Our Major Changes in GCP from ICH E6(R2) to (R3): Road Map is designed for busy professionals who want to deepen their knowledge on GCP to help ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Now Available: Clinical Pathways’ ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice Training!

05/07/2025

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In the ever changing world of clinical research, staying up to date with the latest guidelines and best practices is crucial. Our ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice Training is designed for busy professionals who want to deepen their knowledge on GCP to help ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

OGPS and FDA discuss FDA’s Role in the DoH Revision

04/08/2025

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In December 2024, following the release of the 2024 revision of the Declaration of Helsinki (DoH), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff shared the FDA’s perspective on what their role was in the development of the 2024 DoH and how it may impact FDA procedures. The DoH is intended to guide clinical research involving human participants that is often used as the foundation for other guidelines such as the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP).