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Acquired Blepharoptosis: Levation Pharma Launches Clinical Trial

XTalks

Levation Pharma has initiated a Phase I/II trial to evaluate the preliminary safety and potential efficacy of their investigational topical gel LEV102 for acquired blepharoptosis in adults. This is the first clinical trial that the company has launched for LEV102.

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EMA sets out proposals to reform EU’s clinical trials framework

Pharma Phorum

The European Commission, EMA and national regulators within the EU have launched an initiative to change the way clinical trials are designed and run in order to position the bloc as an international “focal point” for clinical research.

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Predicting and improving clinical trial enrolment: A problem for psychiatry

Pharma Phorum

Patient enrollment is a common issue across many therapeutic areas in clinical research. Psychiatric disorders in particular represent a trial area with significantly high drop-out rates and poor patient recruitment.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

XTalks

Gleich, MD, FACS, Senior Vice President, Medical Department, and Dr. Christopher Huth, PhD, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Management. Liquid Biopsy Use in Oncology Clinical Trials.

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The Future is Now: Trends in Clinical Trials Brought to Reality

Crucial Data Soutions

Someday, clinical and post-market research will be 100 percent remote. But in fact, ‘someday’ in the clinical research space is now. A medical device sponsor is conducting a clinical trial on an innovative cardiac stent.

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Flow cytometry: advantages in immunotherapy clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Patients provide blood samples for clinical trial sponsors to develop and deliver these emerging immunotherapies. This helps sponsors identify patients for clinical trials, as well as helps clinicians devise patient-specific treatment plans for participants.

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How to achieve efficiency with a unified clinical trial management platform

Cloudbyz

Clinical trials are complex and resource-intensive endeavors, and as such, there is an increasing need to streamline clinical trial operations and increase operational efficiency. Safety Management Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance in clinical trials.

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Are you ready for the new European clinical trial regulation?

CATO Research

The new European Clinical Trial Regulation (ECTR) will replace the 2001/20/EC Directive , the directive that currently describes how clinical trials should be conducted in Europe. The regulation will have a major impact on the conduct of clinical trials.

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FDA’s treatment of China-developed drugs spurs demands for multiregional clinical trials

Pharma Phorum

Despite more treatment options being a positive, Ben Hargreaves finds that this has raised issues over single-region clinical trials, leading to the FDA rejecting certain treatments and clarifying what is required for approval. Emphasising multiregional trials.

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If You Suffer from Heartburn, a Clinical Trial May Be a Good Option for You

Riverside Clinical Research

If you think you do, you may qualify for participation in clinical research that could be beneficial to you. How to Learn More or Begin this Clinical Study Volunteering Process . About Velocity Clinical Research. Study Information.

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Patient centricity and the changing pharmaceutical vista

Pharma Phorum

Late last year, pharmaphorum caught up with Dr Karen Mullen, chief medical officer and VP of clinical & medical affairs at global drug development consultancy Boyds. We talk a lot in clinical trials and drug development about benefit,” Dr Mullen said.

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Tackling ongoing staffing burnout rates through AI-enabled precision oncology

Pharma Phorum

The emergence of COVID-19 resulted in staffing challenges that have continued to have a sustained, negative impact on clinical trial workflows. The impact of burnout on clinical trials Each staff member involved in a clinical trial is essential to its success.

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EU Clinical Trial Regulation: What, When, Who, Why, How?

CATO Research

The long-anticipated European Union (EU) Clinical Trial Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 536/2014) (CTR), intended to improve and coordinate the submission and review process for clinical trials via a centralized portal, is finally knocking at our doors.

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How to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Riverside Clinical Research

Fatty acids which are contained in salmon and packed into flax seeds help protect and renew tissue, increasing brain function. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and theobromine, which can improve focus, concentration and mood.

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4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore CDISC Data Standards

Pharma Phorum

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) is a non-profit organization that aims to maximise the impact of clinical research data by establishing and promoting the use of data standards. Increase the amount of useful clinical data.

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Interview About Decentralized Oncology Trials with Devon Adams, Senior Analyst at the ACS CAN

XTalks

One of these cancer advocates is Devon Adams, an ACS CAN staff member with diverse policy and clinical experience. Can you tell us about the work you have done on the topic of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) as a Senior Analyst for Policy and Legislative Support at the ACS CAN?

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NIH begins clinical trial evaluating second COVID-19 booster shots in adults

The Pharma Data

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating various additional COVID-19 booster shots has begun enrolling adult participants in the United States. director of the Hope Clinic at the Emory Vaccine Center in Atlanta, and Angela Branche, M.D.,

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Sanofi and Translate Bio initiate Phase 1 clinical trial of mRNA influenza vaccine

The Pharma Data

Sanofi and Translate Bio initiate Phase 1 clinical trial of mRNA influenza vaccine. The trial will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a monovalent flu vaccine candidate coding for the hemagglutinin protein of the A/H3N2 strain of the influenza virus.

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Sanofi-GSK first to report a successful efficacy study against Omicron with COVID-19 Beta-containing vaccine

The Pharma Data

Primary vaccination with Beta-containing vaccine candidate delivers 64.7% in seropositives Favorable safety and tolerability profile First ever reported efficacy data in an Omicron environment support relevance of a Beta-containing vaccine.

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FDA Approves Updated ADUHELM™ Prescribing Information to Emphasize Population Studied in Clinical Trials

The Pharma Data

The update includes an addition to the Indications and Usage section of the label (Section 1) to emphasize the disease stages studied in the clinical trials, as seen below ( italics to note updated language).

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Trodelvy has been Approved for ER+/HER2- Patients with Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancers

XTalks

Rugo, MD, professor of Medicine and Director, Breast Oncology and Clinical Trials Education at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, US and principal investigator of the TROPiCS-02 study, in the press release.

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Defining Relevant Correspondence for the Purpose of eTMF

Cloudbyz

Author: Reeshav Mittal , Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Cloudbyz Inc. What correspondence is considered relevant for a clinical trial? The DIA TMF Reference Model states that the following clinical trial correspondence is relevant : . trial conduct and .

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Topline Results from NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trial of Investigational COVID-19 Hyperimmune Globulin Medicine

The Pharma Data

No serious safety signals were raised in the trial. Analyses remain ongoing and NIAID and the INSIGHT Network intend to publish the full results of the trial soon. ” Following the outcome of the ITAC trial, the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance’s work now concludes. Clinical Trail

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Hot Flash Clinical Trials at Riverside Clinical Research

Riverside Clinical Research

Hot flashes are commonly caused by certain foods and drinks – particularly spicy food, food or drinks containing caffeine and alcoholic beverages; medication side effects; stress; smoking; and even tight clothing.

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Grifols begins clinical trial of a new treatment that would provide immediate immunity against COVID-19

The Pharma Data

The treatment is based on the Grifols immunoglobulin Gamunex®-C, and contains anti-SARS-COV-2 polyclonal antibodies from plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-19. It could also help contain outbreaks in places where the vaccination hasn’t begun or is still underway.

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ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Opens Expansion Cohort in ASLAN004 Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trial

The Pharma Data

There were no serious adverse events related to treatment and no clinically significant injection site reactions. Because ASLAN004 is the only clinical stage monoclonal antibody targeting IL-13R?1, This release contains forward-looking statements.

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Johnson & Johnson Posts Interim Results from Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial of its Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

The Pharma Data

Johnson & Johnson Posts Interim Results from Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial of its Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate. Johnson & Johnson Posts Interim Results from Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial of its Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate.

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CNS Pharmaceuticals Completes U.S. Manufacturing of Berubicin for Phase 2 Clinical Trial

The Pharma Data

“We are extremely pleased to achieve yet another milestone in our preparation efforts and demonstrate our continued ability to execute upon both our operational and clinical strategies in a timely and proficient manner. Phase 2 trial for Berubicin during the first quarter of 2021.”

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PTC Therapeutics Announces Initiation of a Registration-Directed Clinical Trial to Evaluate Vatiquinone in Mitochondrial Epilepsy

The Pharma Data

NASDAQ: PTCT), today announced the initiation of a registration-directed Phase 2/3 clinical trial to evaluate vatiquinone (PTC743) in patients with mitochondrial epilepsy, the highly morbid condition of refractory seizures in children with inherited mitochondrial disease. .

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MindMed Adds Chief Development Officer with FDA Phase 2 Psilocybin Clinical Trial Experience

The Pharma Data

Psychedelic Pharmaceutical Scientist and Clinical Pharmacologist Robert Barrow Appointed as Chief Development Officer. . NEW YORK , Jan.

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Bringing the Benefits of eCOA BYOD Strategies to Clinical Studies

Pharma Phorum

Over the past few years, many clinical study administrators wanted to use the bring your own device (BYOD) model within their eCOA, but they were typically constrained by regulatory requirements or misunderstandings around the approach. BYOD in clinical trials.

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Johnson & Johnson Initiates Pivotal Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

The Pharma Data

September 23, 2020 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) today announced the launch of its large-scale, pivotal, multi-country Phase 3 trial (ENSEMBLE) for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, JNJ-78436735, being developed by its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.,

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Marinus Enrolls First Patient in Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial of IV Ganaxolone in Refractory Status Epilepticus

The Pharma Data

agree to place handheld Ceribell Rapid Response EEG systems in hospitals in connection with its Phase 3 RSE clinical trial. Cessation will be measured and determined by clinical and EEG findings. About the RAISE Trial. 26, 2021 12:01 UTC. Marinus and Ceribell, Inc.

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Are you ready for the new European clinical trial regulation?

CATO Research

The new European Clinical Trial Regulation (ECTR) will replace the 2001/20/EC Directive , the directive that currently describes how clinical trials should be conducted in Europe. The regulation will have a major impact on the conduct of clinical trials. This resulted in higher costs for sponsors and long trial start-up timelines. The number of newly registered clinical trials per year in Europe is declining in the past decade.

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External control arms and debunking real-world data myths

Pharma Phorum

ECAs are being used to support the primary approval, label expansion of their assets and even go/no-go decisions for trials. It is no surprise that total per patient costs exceed $100,000 in most oncology trials, with haematology patients costing multiples of that.

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Lenacapavir, Gilead’s Investigational HIV Drug, Gets Its Clinical Hold Lifted By the FDA

XTalks

There has been a lengthy search to find an HIV cure and there have been a few promising trials, including the stem cell transplantation reported at the 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI-2022). Clinical Trials of Lenacapavir.

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The Clinical Study Protocol: The Basics

Cloudbyz

If you are new to the clinical research industry, it’s important to know how clinical studies are developed and run. 3) Objectives & Purpose : This section contains a detailed description of primary and secondary objectives.

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Merck Provides Update on Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Once-Weekly Investigational Combination of MK-8507 and Islatravir for the Treatment of People Living with HIV-1

The Pharma Data

At the recommendation of the eDMC, Merck is stopping dosing in the trial, with continued monitoring of study participants. All clinical studies provide important learnings to help us in the fight against HIV, and we are grateful to the patients and investigators for their contributions.”.

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Inozyme Pharma Announces Authorization to Proceed in U.S. and U.K. with Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of INZ-701 for the Treatment of ENPP1 Deficiency

The Pharma Data

United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency authorized Clinical Trial Application. About the INZ701-101 Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of INZ-701 in Adults with ENPP1 Deficiency. U.S.

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Johnson & Johnson Initiates Second Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial of its Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

The Pharma Data

In addition to the single-dose regimen ENSEMBLE study, Janssen has now initiated the two-dose regimen ENSEMBLE 2 trial. ENSEMBLE 2 is a complementary, planned, pivotal, large-scale, multi-country Phase 3 trial that will study the safety and efficacy of a two-dose regimen of the investigational Janssen vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 in up to 30,000 participants worldwide. The ENSEMBLE and ENSEMBLE 2 trials will run in parallel. Clinical Trails

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CDISC standards in clinical research

Pharma Phorum

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) is dedicated to the improvement of medical research through data standardization. This enables regulatory reviewers to evaluate and process clinical trials more effectively.

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Dynavax Announces Final Immunogenicity and Interim Safety Results from Clinical Trial Evaluating HEPLISAV-B in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

The Pharma Data

Final immunogenicity data in 119 patients in this clinical trial evaluating a 4-dose regimen of HEPLISAV-B in adults with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis, demonstrated a seroprotection rate of 89.3% EMERYVILLE, Calif. ,

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Tirzepatide Obesity Drug Shown to Reduce Body Weight by 20 Percent in Eli Lilly Trial

XTalks

Eli Lilly announced that its obesity drug tirzepatide has scored favorably in a late-stage clinical trial, with results showing that people who took the drug lost an average of 50 pounds, or 21 percent, of their body weight compared to placebo.