Clinical trial design has dramatically evolved with the advent of precision medicine. As a result, expedited drug-approval decisions have been made on the basis of evidence obtained in uncontrolled clinical trials. Herein, Saad et al. discuss the need to conduct randomized controlled trials at all phases of drug development in oncology, and present strategies to facilitate a seamless transition between phases of drug and/or biomarker development.
- Everardo D. Saad
- Xavier Paoletti
- Marc Buyse