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Unique expertise for rare disease clinical studies

Rare diseases are a major challenge for clinical research because of the small number of patients affected, the geographical dispersion of populations and the complexity of care pathways. Developing new therapies requires a rigorous, flexible and patient-centred approach to meet the scientific, regulatory and operational challenges specific to these projects. Pharmaspecific supports sponsors, biotechs and medical device manufacturers in conducting their rare disease clinical trials with expertise combining clinical operations, regulatory affairs, quality and patient solutions.

Our teams work closely with sponsors, expert centres and patient associations to facilitate the implementation of rare disease clinical trials and help achieve their scientific and clinical objectives.

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THE CHALLENGES OF RARE DISEASE CLINICAL STUDIES

Rare disease clinical studies present specific challenges related to patient identification, limited recruitment, the international dispersion of populations and the need to work with highly specialised centres. In this context, every patient counts and participant retention is essential to project success.

Conducting rare disease clinical trials requires particularly rigorous organisation, effective coordination between all stakeholders and tailored solutions to make participation easier for patients and their families.

OUR EXPERTISE IN RARE DISEASE CLINICAL TRIALS

Pharmaspecific supports rare disease clinical trial projects with operational, regulatory and organisational support adapted to the specifics of these studies. Our approach aims to ease the participant journey, support investigator sites and contribute to the quality of the data collected.

With our expertise in patient expense management and concierge services, we help sponsors reduce the logistical burdens that can limit patient participation, particularly in national and international multicentre studies.

OUR SERVICES FOR RARE DISEASE CLINICAL TRIALS

Clinical project management

Management and coordination of activities to ensure studies run smoothly.

Clinical trial monitoring

Investigator site monitoring and verification of the quality of the data collected.

On-site coordination (CRC)

Operational support for investigator sites and research teams.

Regulatory affairs

Management of regulatory submissions and interactions with competent authorities.

GCP compliance audits

Assessment of study compliance with Good Clinical Practice.

Patient expense management

Handling and reimbursement of expenses incurred by participants.

Patient concierge support

Arrangement of travel, accommodation and services for participants.

EU legal representative

Regulatory support for sponsors based outside the European Union.
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CONCRETE ACHIEVEMENTS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH

Every project presents specific scientific, regulatory and operational challenges. Drawing on its experience with sponsors, biotechs, medical device manufacturers and investigator sites, Pharmaspecific helps implement solutions tailored to the challenges of each study.

Discover through our case studies how our teams have contributed to the success of clinical projects across various therapeutic areas.

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