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For the purposes of this guidance document the term sponsor includes any sponsor or applicant interested in special protocol assessment. If a sponsor does not designate a submission as a request for special protocol assessment the Agency will not be able to recognize it as such and may not review the submission under the procedures described in this guidance document. If the recommendations for special protocol assessment as outlined in this guid...

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1. Begin by reviewing the specific guidelines and requirements outlined in the special protocol assessment guidance document. Familiarize yourself with the purpose and objectives of this process.
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Special protocol assessment guidance is typically required by researchers, pharmaceutical companies, or sponsors of clinical trials who are seeking regulatory approval for their investigational new drug (IND) application. This guidance helps ensure that the proposed study protocol meets the regulatory standards and requirements set by the designated authorities. By obtaining special protocol assessment guidance, these entities can receive feedback and agreement from the regulatory authority on the design, endpoints, and analysis of their clinical trials before they are conducted. This process helps to minimize the risk of later disagreements or delays during the drug approval process.

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What is special protocol assessment guidance?

Special protocol assessment (SPA) guidance is a process by which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides official evaluation and written guidance on the design and size of clinical trials intended to form the primary basis for product approval.

Who is required to file special protocol assessment guidance?

Sponsors of certain drug and biologic product development programs are required to file special protocol assessment (SPA) guidance requests with the FDA.

How to fill out special protocol assessment guidance?

To fill out special protocol assessment (SPA) guidance, sponsors need to submit a written request to the FDA, including specific information related to the proposed clinical trial design and endpoints.

What is the purpose of special protocol assessment guidance?

The purpose of special protocol assessment (SPA) guidance is to provide sponsors with clear and timely feedback from the FDA regarding the design of their clinical trials, helping to ensure that the trials are adequately designed to meet their objectives.

What information must be reported on special protocol assessment guidance?

In special protocol assessment (SPA) guidance, sponsors must report information such as the study objectives, design, primary endpoint(s), statistical analysis plan, and sample size calculations.