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FDA Issues Warning Letter for Clinical Investigation Violations

01/03/2024

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On October 20, 2023, the FDA issued an investigator warning letter to Maria W. Greenwald, M.D.. The inspection was part of the FDA's Bioresearch Monitoring Program, aimed at assessing research conduct to safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of human subjects. The investigation was conducted for several clinical studies, and there were multiple instances where the site failed to comply with investigational plans.

FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance on Formal Meetings Between FDA and Applicants of PDUFA Products

10/24/2023

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On September 21, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a revised draft guidance “Formal Meetings Between the FDA and Sponsors or Applicants of PDUFA Products” to advise on formal meetings between the agency and sponsors or applicants involved in the development and review of investigational products. The new draft guidance replaces the previous version issued in December 2017.

Noncompliance with Randomized Blinded Treatment using IRT - Investigator Warning Letter

01/03/2023

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An investigator was recently issued a warning letter due to noncompliance with the IRT, which can impact the safety of the participants and the quality and integrity of the data. Per protocol, IP was to be administered according to hemoglobin levels and the IRT was to randomize the doses appropriately.

What to Do with Unused IP Shipped to Subjects at Home? UPDATE to FDA’s COVID-19 Clinical Trial Guidance on Dec. 4th

12/17/2020

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated COVID-19 clinical trial guidance with clarification on what to do with unused investigational product (IP) shipped to study participants’ homes, a more common occurrence during stay at home orders and quarantines during the pandemic. The new question with answer makes it clear that regulations for IP accountability still need to be followed, but that alternative methods to traditional disposition can be considered.