While the EMA announces its policy on the release of clinical trial data (See above), International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) established by the World Health Organisation has released a statement calling for “public consultation on accessibility of clinical trial result data”. ICTRP, which collates information on trials that have been notified in a network of clinical trial registries, are making substantial effort to increase transparency of the clinical trials. Until recently, clinical trial data results are sometimes shrouded in secrecy leading to concerns about the reliability and validity of the product. This is a platform for the voices of the public to be heard to build greater transparency in drug delivery process.
