FDA Updates Guidance to Address the Spread of Misinformation
10/10/2024
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The internet is the leading source of health information for most consumers, patients, and healthcare providers, which has led to growing concerns that the spread of misinformation on the internet will put the public at risk of using unsafe or ineffective treatments or therapies. To address the issue the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the draft guidance “Addressing Misinformation About Medical Devices and Prescription Drugs Questions and Answers - Guidance for Industry” to inform firms about how to voluntarily address misinformation about their medical products.
FDA Informed Consent Final Guidance Finally Here!
08/16/2023
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published finalized guidance on “Informed Consent” August 2023. It finalized the “Informed Consent Information Sheet” which was previously in draft since July 2014 and supersedes the final guidance “A Guide to Informed Consent” from September 1998. It is applicable for IRBs, investigators, and sponsors.
FDA Releases Guidance: Overview of ICH E8(R1): General Considerations for Clinical Studies
Onsite Monitoring Needed After Remote Monitoring? FDA Updates COVID-19 Clinical Trial Guidance
9/02/2021
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated guidance, “Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency”. As clinical research professionals navigate the long haul new normal, many are wondering if the remote monitoring that occurred during the pandemic shutdowns was adequate to meet regulatory requirements. The FDA continued to update the guidance as new questions arose. The new question added to the Questions and Answers section of the guidance is: