How Are Clinical Trials Conducted in Precision Oncology?
Clinical trials in precision oncology often involve a more personalized approach compared to traditional trials. Patients are selected based on specific genetic markers rather than cancer type alone. These trials may include basket trials, which test the efficacy of a drug on a specific mutation across different cancer types, and umbrella trials, which test multiple targeted treatments within a single cancer type. The adaptive design of these trials allows for more flexibility and a quicker response to findings, potentially accelerating the approval of effective treatments.
