Clinical Research Needs To Move ‘Out Of The Ivory Tower,’ FDA’s Woodcock Urges

Acting Commissioner says she is ‘really going to be pushing’ to have clinical trials conducted in the community. CDER’s Cavazzoni and CBER’s Marks discuss master protocols, decentralized trials, and real world evidence at DIA’s annual meeting.

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FDA officials advocate moving clinical trials into communities

When officials from the US Food and Drug Administration are asked what changes the COVID-19 pandemic will leave in its wake, one thing is at the top of their list: transformation in the conduct of clinical trials. Leaders offered more details on what this may look like in a 1 July session of the Drug Information Association’s annual meeting.

Speaking at DIA's FDA Town Hall, FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock said she is “really going to be pushing” to...

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