Groundbreaking Guidance Released by the NMPA on Real-World Study Design for Medical Devices
In an innovative move by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), the Center for Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) unveiled the "Guidance on Real-World Study Design and Statistical Analysis for Medical Device Registration Review" (Notice No. 3 of 2024) on January 10, 2024. This pivotal guidance aims to enhance the integration of real-world data into the clinical evaluation process of medical devices, providing a comprehensive technical framework for applicants engaging in real-world studies and regulatory technical reviews.
Highlights of the Guidance:
- Purpose and Scope: The guidance outlines general requirements for the design and statistical analysis of real-world studies, focusing on medical devices excluding in vitro diagnostic reagents. It serves as a guideline, complementing existing laws and mandatory standards, and is subject to regular updates to align with regulatory, standard, and technological progress.
- Key Features: It is designed to aid registration applicants and technical reviewers, offering detailed insights into various types of real-world studies, including pragmatic RCTs (pRCTs) and observational studies. The document provides valuable direction on study protocol design, statistical analysis plans, and the handling of specific research challenges such as missing data and subgroup analysis.
- Reporting Standards: Emphasizing the need for thorough, accurate, and standardized reporting, the guidance ensures that the findings of real-world studies are communicated effectively, supporting the safety and efficacy evaluation of medical devices in real-life settings.
This initiative marks a significant advancement in the regulatory landscape, promoting the use of real-world evidence to reflect the actual clinical application of medical devices more accurately. It underscores the NMPA's commitment to fostering innovation and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
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