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An open-label extension study is one that will lie between a double-blind, randomized controlled drug trial and FDA approval. The primary objective tends to be very different from a typical Phase 3 study, as the focus is on collecting more rigorous information on the long-term safety and tolerability of a new drug. These studies present unique challenges relating to study start-up, contracts, and selection criteria.
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Clinical News Roundup: RBM Leads To Cost Savings
Clinical news roundup for the week of April 1, 2017 with information on RBM and cost savings, a culture change around clinical data, proposed clinical research tax credits, increasing patient diversity, the pharma industry in Mexico, and patient trust and satisfaction.
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The Science Of M&A: Making The Most Of Your Financial Resources
As CEO for France-based biotech Onxeo, CEO Judith Greciet is always looking for new opportunities to bring complementary products on board to expand her company’s pipeline. Onxeo currently has three compounds in clinical development, with one at the end of its Phase 3 trial. “External development is a key path in our strategy to grow the company,” says Greciet. “Whether you refer to this as an acquisition or inlicensing, we knew we would require additional, innovative assets to widen our pipeline and increase the value of the company.”
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Patient Survey: Technology Use Up, Pharma Disconnect Remains
The patient advocacy firm Inspire has released the results of its second annual Insights From Engaged Patients survey. Over the last two years, Inspire has captured insights from nearly 24,000 patients and caregivers who face multiple health conditions. The survey looked into several areas related to patient interactions with social media, physicians, and most importantly, pharma companies.