Typically, in vitro diagnostic (IVDs) tests used in investigational cancer drug trials require two submissions: one for the IVD test and another for the drug. But on Oct. 9, 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance setting out a streamlined process that allows companies to apply
Typically, in vitro diagnostic (IVDs) tests used in investigational cancer drug trials require two submissions: one for the IVD test and another for the drug. But on Oct. 9, the FDA issued final guidance allowing companies to submit for simultaneous review for the clinical trial.
A new FDA Technical Specifications document (Tech Doc) lists recommendations for sponsors on use of next generation sequencing data to secure approval of new antiviral drugs and related diagnostic tests providing crucial guidance on six key issues.
