New regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK come into effect today. This marks the largest package of changes in this sector in over two decades. Thanks to simplified procedures for lower-risk trials and the introduction of fast-track assessment routes, the preparation time for medical tests has already been reduced to 122 days. Furthermore, the publication of trial results becomes a strict legal requirement for the first time.
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