The process of opening a cancer clinical trial for patient accrual often
takes years, which can significantly slow the testing of potentially
valuable therapies. Research has shown that trials which are slow to
register patients often fail to finish. Following a thorough review of
this sequence of events—from idea submission to trial initiation—NCI’s
Operational Efficiency Working Group (OEWG), produced a series of
recommendations that are now being implemented. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Abrams JS et al. Implementation of Timeline Reforms Speeds Initiation of National Cancer Institute–Sponsored Trials. JNCI J Natl Cancer. 2013 Jun 17 [Epub ahead of print] doi:10.1093/jnci/djt137
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