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New Weight Loss Drug May Launch in US After Promising Clinical Trial

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly said Thursday it will seek approval to add its diabetes drug to the buzzy US weight loss market after achieving promising results in a new clinical trial. Tirzepatide, currently approved to treat type 2 diabetes under the name Mounjaro, is taken once a week as an injection.

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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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SEC recommends phase III clinical trial waiver for Emcure’s HIV drug doravirine 100mg & its bulk drug

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The Subject Expert Committee (SEC), which advises the drug regulator on the approval of drugs and clinical trials of antimicrobial and antiviral drugs, has recommended waiver of phase III clinical trial on Emcure Pharmaceuticals’ application for manufacturing and marketing of HIV drug doravirine 100 mg and its bulk drug in the country.Merck Sharp and (..)

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How to connect patients with rare diseases to clinical trials

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Experts say a wider diverse pool of patients needs to be given a chance to participate in clinical trials to get rare disease drugs faster to market.

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How using AI in clinical trials accelerates drug development

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The need for new medical treatments and drugs has never been greater. But before pharmaceutical companies can go to market with a breakthrough drug, they need to ensure safety and efficacy through clinical trials. Even reaching the clinical trial phase offers no guarantees, as only 12% of such drugs receive U.S.

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SEC recommends approval for Astrazeneca’s anti-hyperkalaemia drug Lokelma in India

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The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) which advises the national drug regulator on drug approvals and clinical trials has recommended grant of permission to drug major Astrazeneca for import and marketing of two strengths of anti-hyperkalaemia therapy drug Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for oral suspension).

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Insights from Industry Experts: Examining the Patient Experience in Clinical Trial Design

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With the necessary prioritization of various factors when designing your clinical trial, the patient experience can be overlooked or improperly addressed in study design. However, incorporating the patient experience into your design is one of the best ways to ensure your drug development program is a commercial success.