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Development of consensus-driven SPIRIT and CONSORT extensions for early phase dose-finding trials: the DEFINE study
Olga Solovyeva1, Munyaradzi Dimairo2, Christopher J Weir3
1The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
New guidelines, SPIRIT-DEFINE and CONSORT-DEFINE, were developed for early phase dose-finding (EPDF) trials. These guidelines aim to improve the transparency and reproducibility of EPDF trial protocols and reports.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Trial Methodology
- Drug Development
- Regulatory Science
Background:
- Early phase dose-finding (EPDF) trials are critical for advancing new interventions.
- Existing guidelines (SPIRIT, CONSORT) do not sufficiently address EPDF trial specifics.
- The DEFINE study addresses this gap by developing new consensus-driven guidelines.
Conclusions:
- The developed SPIRIT-DEFINE and CONSORT-DEFINE guidelines will enhance understanding of EPDF trial protocols and reports.
- These guidelines aim to promote transparency, comprehensiveness, and reproducibility in EPDF trial reporting.
- The DEFINE study's development process offers insights for future guideline creation.
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