Category: Clinical Research

This study investigates possible measures that could be taken at EU level to address these challenges. It finds significant European added value in harmonising coordination and access across the 27 Member States, mainly in terms of improved diagnostic tools and availability of medical treatment, better health outcomes, particularly lower infant mortality, and improved well-being of family members and caregivers.
28 February, across Europe and beyond: one year into delivery, ERDERA is advancing towards shorten diagnostic journeys and improved therapies for people living with a rare disease.
This meeting will focus on practical approaches to phenotyping and diagnosis in undiagnosed conditions, including how to define next steps when a diagnosis remains uncertain, and how to strengthen pathways and collaboration around undiagnosed care.
In its first year, ERDERA has brought together 10 000 harmonised genomic and phenotypic datasets from unsolved rare disease cases across Europe, creating a secure, standardised and scalable resource.
The European Medicines Agency has begun a formal review of Tavneos (avacopan) after emerging information raised questions about the integrity of key clinical trial data supporting its EU authorisation, with potential implications for adults living with rare autoimmune vasculitis.
Published on 14 December, this WHO technical document maps global trends in registered clinical studies using human genomic technologies from 1990 to 2024, including patterns of inclusion and equity.
Greater efforts are needed to invest in infrastructure, foster inclusive study designs and align research agendas.
A draft ICH E22 guideline on patient preference studies is now open for public comment via the European Medicines Agency until 12 April 2026.