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When Context is Hard to Come By: External Comparators and How to Use Them
Dec 05, 2019
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- When Context is Hard to Come By: External Comparators and How to Use Them
There is a growing interest in the utility of external comparators, also referred to as historical or synthetic controls, to complement clinical trial data. Discover how to use external comparators to achieve meaningful evidence, gain regulatory confidence, and fulfill the promise of bringing new treatments to patients faster.
Read our recent publication and learn more on
- How real world data (RWD) comparators have been used for regulatory and reimbursement decisions
- Applying scientific methodology for external comparators to meet clinical development objectives