data collection
Pragmatic Trials: The Next Generation of Research Needed to Advance Dermatology Practice
Dr. Joel Gelfand presented information about real-world data collection methods, including registries, automated databases, and pragmatic clinical trials. First, Gelfand discussed the role of real-world studies in identifying adverse events (AEs) caused by newly approved treatments. Pre-approval clinical trials (i.e., phase 1-3) have limited ability to identify safety signals because these studies are designed to…