Results for 'phase 1 clinical trials'
Leveraging existing data to contextualize phase II clinical trial findings in oncology
HER2, phase II trials, oncology, iDFS, EBC, early stage breast cancer
In the USA, over 250,000 women are diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer (EBC) yearly, with up to 30% having HER2 amplification. The standard care for HER2-positive EBC involves chemotherapy plus HER2-directed therapy for one year. The phase II Adjuvant Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab (APT) tr…
Sep 21st • 3 mins read
Professional Medical Writer Assistance in Oncology Clinical Trials
PMW usage, phase III oncology trials, professional medical writer assistance
The use of professional medical writers (PMWs) in oncologic phase III randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has been historically low, but recent data on their usage is limited. This study aimed to quantify the usage of PMWs in cancer-specific phase III RCTs by analyzing trial manuscripts on Clinic…
Sep 17th • 7 mins read
Clinical benefit and cost of breakthrough cancer drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
USFDA, ESMO-MCBS, NCCN, ASCO-CRC, clinical, drug aroval
The study evaluates the clinical benefit and pricing of breakthrough-designated versus non-breakthrough-designated cancer drugs. The analysis covers approvals from July 2012 to December 2017, using frameworks like ASCO-VF, ASCO-CRC, ESMO-MCBS, and NCCN Evidence Blocks. High clinical benef…
Jul 22nd • 12 mins read
Clinical development success rates and social value of pediatric Phase 1 trials in oncology
pediatric oncology, clinical development, trials, success rates
Pediatric Phase 1 trials in oncology aim to assess social value, focusing on rates of approval, transition to further phases, and citation in research. The study analyzed trials from 2004 to 2013, utilizing data from FDA, EMA, ClinicalTrials.gov, EU Clinical Trials Register, and Google Scholar. …
Jun 21st • 28 mins read
Sponsorship of oncology clinical trials in the United States according to age of eligibility
clinical trials, industry, oncology, pediatric, sponsorship
The sponsorship mix of trials relevant to young people with cancer has not been well-documented, which may impact policies and regulations in pediatric cancer drug development. An analysis of interventional trials in the U.S. from 2007 to 2018 was conducted using the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, …
Apr 29th • 8 mins read
Proportion of Patients in Phase I Oncology Trials Receiving Treatments That Are Ultimately Approved
cancer, biological markers, phase 1 clinical trials, drug approval, medical oncology, united states food and drug administration guidelines, adverse event, national comprehensive cancer network, American society of clinical oncology
Phase I oncology trials are often considered a therapeutic option, but this claim is primarily based on surrogate measures like objective response rates. A systematic search was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic value of phase I cancer trial participation, focusing on the likelihood of patien…
Apr 1st • 14 mins read
New Realities of Phase I Clinical Trials in the Era of
durvalumab, durvalumab experience, clinical trials, immunotherapy
The development of cancer immunotherapy, particularly durvalumab, has progressed rapidly due to innovative strategies, such as novel study designs. Durvalumab, an anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody, was developed by AstraZeneca starting in 2012, with initial trials leading to its accelerated appr…
Oct 7th • 5 mins read
Prediction of Drug Approval After Phase I Clinical Trials in Oncology: RESOLVED2
clinical trials, RESOLVED2, FDA
Challenge in Oncology Drug Development: The field is currently facing an increase in the number of antineoplastic agents (ANAs) entering phase I clinical trials (P1CTs) and a high attrition rate for final FDA approval. Objective: Development of a machine learning algorithm, RESOLVED2, to …
Sep 20th • 12 mins read
Patient involvement: A must-have in medicine development, but is it being overlooked in a cost-constrained environment?
patient engagement in pharma, patient-centric drug development, life sciences industry innovation, patient insights in medicine, regulatory compliance in patient engagement, patient involvement in clinical trials, benefits of patient advocacy, patient-cen
The life sciences industry is in a constant state of advancement, bringing more and more groundbreaking medicines, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions to market. Amidst these rapid changes, patients remain at the heart of these scientific developments. In recent decades, the l…
May 9th • 5 mins read
Early phase clinical trial played a critical role in the Food and Drug Administration-approved indications for targeted anticancer drugs: a cross-sectional study from 2012 to 2021
Early phase clinical trial, Dose-expansion cohort, Single-arm trial, Pivotal trial, FDA approved indications, Targeted anticancer drugs
Analysis of 188 FDA-approved indications for 95 molecular targeted anticancer drugs between 2012 and 2021. 59.6% of indications were approved based on Early Phase Clinical Trials (EPCTs). There was a notable annual increase of 22.2% in approvals based on EPCTs, compared to a 5.0% increase for ph…
Mar 9th • 10 mins read
US Government Payer-Funded Trials to Address Oncology's Drug-Dosing Conundrum: A Congressional Call to Action?
ORF, NCTN, dosing, clinical trials, FDA
Since the mid-20th century, cancer drug development has been driven by the "more is better" assumption, seeking the maximum tolerated dose in early trials. The FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) Project Optimus (2021) requires dose optimization for new oncology drugs, but this does not…
Feb 13th • 5 mins read
Payer perceptions of the use of real-world evidence in oncology-based decision making
real world evidence, RWE, RCT, randomized controlled trials, payer, perceptions, FDA
US payers find real-world evidence (RWE) useful for improving costs and outcomes in oncology, and for making formulary decisions. Payers prioritize comparative effectiveness evidence but also value other RWE types such as total cost of care, burden of illness, treatment patterns, and economic…
Aug 1st • 12 mins read
Patient Participation in Clinical Trials of Oncology Drugs and Biologics Preceding Approval by the US Food and Drug Administration
clinical trials, biologics, FDA approval, drug development
The study provides a crucial understanding of the role and impact of patient contributions in oncology drug development, focusing on their association with clinically impactful drug outcomes. Successful oncology drugs required an average of 12,217 patients in pre-license trials, with higher numbers …
May 18th • 5 mins read
Association of Industry and Academic Sponsorship With Negative Phase 3 Oncology Trials and Reported Outcomes on Participant Survival: A Pooled Analysis
pooled analysis, FDA, negative phase 3 trials, phase 3 trial, RCT, PRISMA, RCT's
In this study of trials published in 2016 through 2018, approximately 40% of negative phase 3 RCTs in oncology were conducted without supporting phase 2 trials, and such phase 3 trials were sponsored by both academia and industry. On the basis of our results, proactive steps from regulators and ethi…
May 10th • 8 mins read
Timing of first-in-child trials of FDA-approved oncology drugs
pediatric cancer; phase 1 trials; drug development; targeted therapy; disparity
Aim: To define the lag time between initial human studies and first-in-child clinical trials of oncology agents. Methods: Systematic analysis of time from first-in-human trials to first-in-child trials for agents approved by the FDA from 1997 to 2017. Dat…
Mar 18th • 10 mins read
Magnitude of Clinical Benefit of Cancer Drugs Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
antineoplastic agents, immunologic adjuvants, pharmaceutical adjuvants, phase 3 clinical trials, drug approval, drug labeling, medical oncology, united states food and drug administration, diagnosis, palliative care, surrogate endpoints, weight measureme
Regulatory agencies assess drug safety and efficacy, but thresholds may differ from those accepted by clinicians . Only 43.8% of RCTs for FDA-approved drugs meet the ESMO-MCBS threshold for meaningful benefit, reflecting potential softening of FDA standards. Encouraging trends include an increas…
Dec 13th • 7 mins read
Comparative study on anticancer drug access times between FDA, EMA and the French temporary authorisation for use program over 13 years
Innovation, Expanded access, Early drug access, Cancer, FDA, EMA
Cancer incidence is increasing globally, and while medical innovation significantly impacts patient survival, the drug development process is lengthy, often exceeding 10 years for marketing authorization (MA). France has implemented the ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) program to facil…
Apr 7th • 12 mins read
Confounding factors in exposure–response analyses and mitigation strategies for monoclonal antibodies in oncology
monoclonal antibodies, E-R analyses, tumour growth inhibition, drug development
Dose selection and optimization is crucial in drug development to maximize benefits for all patients. Exposure–response (E-R) analysis is useful for dose-selection strategy, but in oncology, prognostic factors can confound the analysis, especially for monoclonal antibodies. The review addr…
Nov 20th • 12 mins read
Tumor Growth Dynamic Modeling in Oncology Drug Development and Regulatory Approval: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities
tumor growth, drug developement, drug approval, TGD, MIDD, PDUFA
Model-informed drug development (MIDD) has advanced rapidly in recent years, especially in oncology. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI includes commitments to enhance MIDD. Tumor growth dynamic (TGD) modeling is a key MIDD approach used to accelerate drug development, support new dru…
Jun 26th • 18 mins read
An Overview of Cancer Drugs Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration Based on the Surrogate End Point of Response Rate
FDA, RR, drug approvels, OS
Many cancer drugs come to market based on single-arm studies with modest RRs. Most of these drugs are tested in studies of over 100 patients prior to approval. Most (60%) of these approvals lack randomized clinical trials during the life cycle of the product. Our findings suggest greater room for th…
May 28th • 5 mins read