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Activity Number: 554
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Biopharmaceutical Section
Abstract - #308675
Title: Understanding Extrinsic Factors in Global Trials: What Culture Means to Biostatisticians
Author(s): Yoko Adachi*+
Companies: FDA
Keywords: multi-regional ; Geert Hosftede ; cultural demensions ; extrinsic factors ; cross-cultural
Abstract:

A 2010 draft EMA reflection paper, titled "Reflection Paper on the Extrapolation of Results from Clinical Studies Conducted Outside the EU to the EU-Population," named country differences in disease definition, medical practice, and demographics of study population for remarkably complicating the interpretation of global trial results. Extrinsic factors such as lifestyle, dietary preferences, and clinical practice impact trial outcomes. When a pharmaceutical trial is conducted in multiple regions, the influence of such extrinsic factors cannot be ignored in drawing inferences about product performance. Understanding of the cultural backgrounds of the study populations would be desirable for facilitating trials in multiple regions and extremely beneficial in explaining trial results. This roundtable will discuss cross-cultural issues and how they can be resolved through communication.


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