Results for 'FDA standards'
Assessment of Clinical Trials Supporting US Food and Drug Administration Approval of Novel Therapeutic Agents, 1995-2017
clinical trials, FDA, Novel therapeutic agents, biologics
The number of special regulatory programs for drug and biologic approvals by the FDA has increased since the introduction of the Fast Track designation in 1988. This study analyzed 273 new drugs and biologics approved by the FDA for 339 indications across three periods: 1995-1997, 2005-2007,…
Apr 21st • 20 mins read
Patient burden and clinical advances associated with post approval monotherapy cancer drug trials: a retrospective cohort study
clinical advances, monotherapy cancer drug trials, FDA
Objective: The study investigates the efforts to extend the uses of new drugs by testing them for new, non-approved indications and examines the patient burden and clinical impact. Design and Setting: A retrospective cohort study focused on post-approval trials of anticancer drugs approved betwee…
Feb 17th • 7 mins read
External control arms in oncology: current use and future directions
external controls, real-word data, Food and Drug Administration, FDA, external control arm
Considerations for using external controls in oncology clinical trials are complex and depend on their intended use. There is a review of recent research and marketing applications that describe the current usage of external control data in oncology. Incorporating external controls for prima…
Jan 9th • 9 mins read
Loose Regulatory Standards Portend a New Era of Imprecision Oncology
precision oncology, TMB-high, homologous recombination deficiency, Olaparib, pembrolizumab
Precision oncology aims to tailor cancer treatment based on genetic understanding, revolutionizing oncology. The FDA has been approving drugs under precision oncology with broad indications that may not align with studied populations. Examples include the approval of pembrolizumab for a wide ran…
Dec 1st • 4 mins read
Methodological and reporting standards for quality-of-life data eligible for European Society for Medical Oncology-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale
Benefit Scale, MCBS, Quality of Life, Health Assessment, Oncology Scale, Cancer Guidelines, Treatment Evaluation, Medicine Scoring
The ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) was introduced in 2015 to standardize the assessment of clinical benefits from cancer treatments. ESMO-MCBS helps in health-technology assessment, especially given the increasing number of treatment options and rising cancer care costs. Ne…
Apr 1st • 30 mins read
Biosimilars in oncology: key role of nurses in patient education
biologics, biosimilars, cancer care, nurse
Biosimilars can reduce costs and improve access to cancer therapies, but unfamiliarity may hinder their adoption. Nurses, as trusted healthcare providers, are crucial in educating patients about biosimilars. Biosimilars are highly regulated and offer benefits comparable to existing biologic…
Jun 15th • 10 mins read