Cancer Drug Dose Optimization Benefits Include Better Pivotal Trial Retention, Fewer Clinical Holds
Executive Summary
US FDA is asking oncology sponsors for randomized studies comparing at least two doses early in development; despite concerns about delaying approval, FDA and industry reps say approach will increase success of registrational trials and reduce likelihood of market withdrawal due to toxicity.
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