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DEC. 3/2015

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Novotech Selected for Phase I Oncology Study

Novogen’s Cantrixil Phase I clinical trial will be conducted in patients with refractory/recurrent peritoneal malignancies with malignant ascites, including ovarian cancer.


Infinity Pharma Will Use Medidata RBM in Oncology Study

Infinity will now utilize Medidata’s RBM solution in an upcoming Phase III oncology study for patients with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Phase II Oncology Trial to Use EORTC Biomarker Screening

Ignyta, a precision oncology biotech, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer will collaborate via EORTC’s Screening Patients for Efficient Clinical Trial Access (SPECTA) biomarker screening initiative to identify patients into its global Phase II clinical study.

 

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Overcoming Early Phase Oncology Challenges

New molecular entity (NME) selection, protocol development, patient population, and principal investigator (PI) and site selection are key areas in which to focus to establish a foundation for the successful execution of an early phase oncology trial.

Engaging Everyone in the Oncology Trial

Engaging physicians, sites, staff and patients in the clinical trial process is crucial in moving forward with new and effective oncology therapies. Accruing patients depends greatly on engaged, enthusiastic PIs, as they are the gatekeepers in helping patients decide to participate in clinical trials. Building staff awareness and enthusiasm are also essential for retaining participants.

 

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Why Are Cancer Trials Increasing In Duration?

From an aggregated standpoint, median oncology clinical trial duration increased by 69% from 2002-2014, an average increase of 16 months.


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