ClinicalTrials.gov: NIH Busy Educating Sponsors On Mandates While Regs Remain In The Works
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Draft rules are still being developed to fully implement ClinicalTrials.gov, but the law has been in effect for some time and officials say they are making a consistent effort to ensure study sponsors are educated on their new responsibilities.
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