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Ainhoa Madariaga1, Lawrence Kasherman1, Katherine Karakasis1
1Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
Public Health Emergencies of International Concern, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, have a devastating impact on an individual and societal level, and there is an urgent need to learn, understand and bridge the therapeutic gap at a time of extreme stress on the patient, health care systems and staff. Well-designed, controlled clinical trials play a crucial role in the discovery of novel diagnostic and management strategies; however, these catastrophic circumstances pose unique challenges in initiating research studies at institutional, national, and international levels, highlighting the importance of a coordinated, collaborative approach. This review discusses key elements necessary to consider for developing clinical trials within a Public Health Emergency setting.
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