Medtech Connect Episode 7: Decentralized Clinical Trials
Executive Summary
In this episode of Medtech Connect, Medtech Insight spoke to three decentralized clinical trial experts at Hogan Lovells: partner Kristin Zielinski Duggan, partner Blake Wilson and associate Stephanie Agu. We discussed the ins and outs of the draft FDA guidance document, what pieces of the guidance still might need clarification and how they expect to see the industry change as DCTs become mainstream.
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