Applied Clinical Trials
November 01, 2002
View from Washington
The agency is shifting regulation of biotech therapies to its drug center, a streamlining initiative to be implemented by a new FDA commissioner.
November 01, 2002
View from Brussels
The World Summit on Sustainable Development may have fizzled, but a promising new long-term clinical trials partnership between the EU, industry, and developing countries is in the works.
November 01, 2002
Feature Article
Successful recruitment requires a good fit between the subjects, the sites, and the protocol. Here?s how to assess the necessary tailoring of procedures.
November 01, 2002
Feature Article
A health care attorney clarifies how amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule bear on the recruitment of clinical trials subjects.
November 01, 2002
Feature Article
Good organization and technological support are needed to bring the benefits of electronic data capture to a clinical trial.
November 01, 2002
Feature Article
The results of a Web-based survey of some subjects in recent clinical trials suggest ways to improve the consent process.
November 01, 2002
Feature Article
A survey of pharmaceutical manufacturers reveals that pediatric trials are widespread across Germany.