Real World Evidence

How pragmatic clinical trials increase the robustness of real world studies at a fraction of the cost of classical randomized controlled clinical trials.

The early implementation of post authorization safety studies (PASS) will translate to efficiencies in pre-appoval research. These benefits allow for faster approval and wider patient access to potentially life saving therapies.

Forging new partnerships focused on the safety of long-acting opiates is important, as public health questions surrounding drug abuse and addiction have increased, along with regulations governing these products once they reach the market.

This article will evaluate some concerns regarding psychiatric clinical trial design, and will analyze post-marketing patient reported outcomes data on the antidepressant, Bupropion HCL (Wellbutrin), from Treatment Online, an online psychiatric treatment platform.