An investigational device exemption (IDE) allows an investigational device to be used in a clinical study to collect safety and effectiveness data.[1] However, if certain criteria are met, many in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices are released from IDE regulations. This...
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“Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as a branch of computer science, statistics, and engineering that uses algorithms or models to perform tasks and exhibit behaviors such as learning, making decisions, and making predictions. ML is considered a subset...
In the field of oncology, as we got better at understanding the changes that occur in cancers at a molecular level, we have seen a shift towards precision medicine. Biomarkers are central to this change and can be leveraged to...
The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research issued a structured, meticulous roadmap to advance the clinical development of psychedelic drugs, highlighting key considerations in regulatory frameworks, ethical conduct, chemistry manufacturing controls (CMC), and clinical studies to ensure safety and...
Oncology & Hematology
Operationalizing Biomarker-Guided Oncology Trials: Planning for Success
Advances in genomic and proteomic technologies have led to the identification of numerous biomarkers with potential clinical utility in oncology, including gene mutations, gene amplifications, gene expression signatures, and altered proteins. To date, more than 1,500 potential oncology biomarkers have...
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Early FDA Feedback with Type D Meetings
What is the Type D meeting? The FDA introduced the Type D Meeting on October 1, 2022, as part of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Commitment Letter. This new meeting is designed to make it easier and...
It is an unfortunate reality that many diseases and conditions affect such small numbers of patients that, when a sponsor develops a drug or biological product to treat them, relatively little return on investment is generated to offset the high development costs....
Oncology & Hematology
The Multi-Faceted World of Clinical Trial Matching in Precision Oncology Studies
The success of clinical trials is contingent upon finding participants who meet certain criteria, ensuring that the resulting study data are meaningful and relevant to the target patient population. Clinical trial matching is the process of identifying and connecting potential...
Development of liquid biopsies for early cancer detection requires careful planning. Understanding the regulatory environment and the challenges of conducting the studies needed for approval is integral to success. Here, we review the regulatory pathways for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs)...
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly one in every six deaths. According to a recent paper, an estimated 15% of cancer-related deaths could be avoided by early disease detection.1 However, there are currently very few...