Patient and Stakeholder Engagement

Premier Research’s New Pediatric Survey Reveals Challenge in Identifying Sufficient Clinical Patients

A new survey of clinical trial decision makers commissioned by Premier Research reports that identifying an adequate number of children suitable to be patients is far and away the single greatest challenge in conducting a pediatric clinical trial. The Premier Research survey also revealed a surprising lack of awareness among clinical trial sponsors that, as part of the Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), FDA will award priority review vouchers to sponsors of rare pediatric disease product applications that meet specific criteria.