Drug Development for Rare Diseases (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series) (Original PDF from Publisher)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1st edition (February 13, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0367518341
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0367518349

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Unveiling the Complexities of Rare Disease Drug Development

Rare diseases, characterized by a prevalence below 200,000 individuals in the United States, encompass an extensive landscape of over 7,000 conditions. Collectively, these ailments impact a staggering 30 million Americans, accounting for approximately 10% of the nation’s population.

Navigating the enigmatic realm of rare diseases presents a formidable array of obstacles for patients, their unwavering caregivers, regulatory bodies, pharmaceutical innovators, and all those invested in the advancement of treatments. To address these challenges, this comprehensive volume delves into the intricate issues confronting rare disease drug developers.

Common Issues in Rare Disease Drug Development:

  • Scarcity of patients and lack of access to potential research participants
  • Limited understanding of disease mechanisms and pathophysiology
  • Difficulties in diagnostic testing and biomarker identification
  • Ethical considerations and patient advocacy

Challenges in Clinical Development of Small Populations:

  • Statistical power limitations in small clinical trials
  • Challenges in patient recruitment and retention
  • Balancing patient safety with the need for robust data collection
  • Difficulties in establishing disease-specific endpoints

Drug Development Strategies in the Evolving Regulatory Environment:

  • Adaptive trial designs and flexible regulatory pathways
  • Utilization of real-world data and patient-reported outcomes
  • Collaboration between industry, academia, and regulatory agencies

Generation and Utilization of Data and Evidence:

  • Biomarker discovery and validation
  • Integration of data from multiple sources (e.g., clinical trials, registries, patient organizations)
  • Utilization of real-world data to support regulatory submissions and post-market surveillance

Recent Examples and Case Studies:

  • Innovative clinical trial designs in spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • Regulatory approvals of novel therapies for rare diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease
  • Use of real-world evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of treatments

This groundbreaking book serves as an invaluable resource for all stakeholders involved in the development of therapies for rare diseases. Through its comprehensive exploration of challenges and innovative strategies, it illuminates the path towards improved patient outcomes and the advancement of life-saving treatments for these complex and often debilitating conditions.

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Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1st edition (February 13, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0367518341
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0367518349

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