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What are Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)?

Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are standards for nonclinical research studies. These standards must be met before the research data can be accepted and reviewed by a regulatory agency. A nonclinical study involves experiments to determine the safety of a product. But not in people! Nonclinical studies are performed before they are ever tested in people. Examples might be laboratory-based research, preclinical trials using animal models, toxicology assessments, or even environmental studies. Only after the Read More…

All about PDUFA Dates

Drug companies must follow a detailed process to build and submit their New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You can read more about NDAs in an earlier PrepRARE article here. But did you know that the FDA has its own set of rules to Read More…

All About New Drug Applications (NDAs)

Getting a new medicine approved for use in the United States involves a detailed process overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This process is called the New Drug Application (NDA). NDAs are crucial for making sure medicines are safe and effective before they’re available to the public. Read More…

What is an Investigational New Drug (IND) application?

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to bring a new drug to market? The process can take a long time. This is because of the many steps required. This is particularly true once human clinical trial participants are involved. In this article, we will explore the Read More…

Patient Registries – What are they and why do they matter?

Have you ever wanted to volunteer as an Ataxia research participant? Have you been unsure about how to find out about ongoing research studies? Have you wanted to help researchers better understand Ataxia? One answer to all three of these questions is a patient registry.   A patient registry collects specific Read More…

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Finding Clinical Trial Information Using ClinicalTrials.Gov

Many people with Ataxia are interested in participating in clinical research, but are not sure where to start. It can be tricky to know where to start looking for information. Our Participate in Ataxia Research webpage is a good place to start.  However, we often receive questions about how to Read More…

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Getting Involved with Ataxia Research

Taking part in research is one way to help accelerate the development of treatments for ataxia. Some people like playing an active role in improving our understanding of ataxia by participating in clinical trials and other research studies. However, participating in research is a deeply personal choice. There are a Read More…

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