Gene Therapies Need Long-Term Follow-Up Plan From Outset Or Risk Clinical Hold
Executive Summary
Although a sponsor may conclude that a long-term follow-up protocol is not necessary for a gene therapy, FDA may have a different interpretation, and the agency won't let studies start if that's the case, draft gudiance states.
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