Key Changes In The Revised EMA Guidance On Clinical Trials During COVID

By Andrea Ochoa

In February, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released the fourth version of its Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. As the pandemic continues to impact clinical research worldwide, these updated guidelines reflect the EMA’s evolving stance, clarifying questions raised by previous versions and taking into account the most recent changes in the global health landscape. Here’s an overview of what’s new.