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EMA on the use of Real-World Data/Evidence in ...

04/30/2025

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In March, 2025, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released a “Reflection paper on use of real-world data (RWD) in non-interventional studies (NIS) to generate real-world evidence (RWE) for regulatory purposes” as a guidance for stakeholders on quality planning, conduct and analysis of NISs that intend to use RWD to generate RWE.

EMA on the use of Real-World Data/Evidence in Non-Interventional Studies
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FDA Warning Letter to Sponsor – Records, ...

04/22/2025

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In November 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to the sponsor as a result of a BioResearch Monitoring Program (BIMO) inspection which observed objectionable conditions. The warning letter cited two violations of the Title 21 CFR.

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

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).

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WMA Adopts 2024 Revision of the Declaration of ...

03/24/2025

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In October 2024, the World Medical Association (WMA) announced the adoption of the 2024 revision of the Declaration of Helsinki (DoH) during the 75th WMA General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland, the same location where the Declaration was initially adopted 60 years prior.

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IRB Warning Letter from BIMO Inspection

03/10/2025

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On September 27, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) as a result of a (BIMO) inspection from July of 2023. BIMO inspections evaluate compliance with of FDA regulatory requirements, in this case, title 21 CFR Parts 50, protection of human subject, and 56, Intuitional Review Boards.

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How Do You Monitor Sites that Will Not Upload Source to Secure Repositories While Remote Monitoring? – Part 2

01/05/2021

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With no end to site restrictions in sight, sponsor/CRO monitors continue to look for guidance on best practices and logistics for remote monitoring during the pandemic. Our Clinical Leader article “Remote Monitoring In The Wake Of COVID-19 — Practical & Regulatory Considerations” has inspired related questions. Here is a sample of a recent one.

Question: Many sites now use eReg vendors such as Veeva, Florence, RealTime, etc. as a source document depository database for monitors to review and leave source questions within. This allows the monitors to conduct the SDV on certified source remotely.

Part 1 of the blog covered important details about sticky notes being used in monitoring. If you missed it, read more HERE.

What to Do with Unused IP Shipped to Subjects at Home? UPDATE to FDA’s COVID-19 Clinical Trial Guidance on Dec. 4th

12/17/2020

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated COVID-19 clinical trial guidance with clarification on what to do with unused investigational product (IP) shipped to study participants’ homes, a more common occurrence during stay at home orders and quarantines during the pandemic. The new question with answer makes it clear that regulations for IP accountability still need to be followed, but that alternative methods to traditional disposition can be considered.

Now Available for Purchase: GDPR and Clinical Trials eLearning

12/15/2020

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Why Take a Course in The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Clinical Trials?

Clinical trials are increasingly global by nature. The GDPR may apply to your clinical trial if conducted in a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK). The GDPR data protections are broad in nature but it makes it clear that protection of personal data includes data created during the course of a clinical trial. Understanding the role your organization plays, which data are personal, and what constitutes a valid consent under GDPR requirements is key to compliance. This course highlights how HIPAA differs from GDPR, including reporting of data breach and notice requirements.

Building Equity into Clinical Trial Design

12/08/2020

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Diversity in clinical research is imperative to ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices for all people. Participants in clinical trials should reflect the consumers that will be using the medical product once it is approved. This is a concern because the product may react differently in different age groups, races, and ethnicities. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) confronted a lack of diversity in clinical trial participants in 1993 by supporting a policy requiring federally funded clinical research to include women and minorities called the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993. Clinical trials today still lack ethnic diversity, and the question remains as to how stakeholders can build equity into clinical trial design.