Would Sponsors Do Earlier Pediatric IBD Studies With Nod From Agency Or Advisory Committee?
Executive Summary
Including adolescents in adult studies was one option for obtaining information on inflammatory bowel disease therapies’ efficacy and safety in children discussed at a two-day FDA and professional society workshop.
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