This program grants a voucher for priority review from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which aim to render a decision within 6 months (in contrast to 10 for a standard review). The developed drug for which the voucher is awarded must be intended for a rare disease or condition and that primarily affect individuals from 0 to 18 years. The voucher can be utilized for any other drug development program.

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FDA Expedited Program for serious conditions – Special Protocol Assessment

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Clinical DevelopmentClinical Trial DesignRegulatory AdviceRegulatory AffairsSpecial Protocol Assessment

FDA-SPA is a process in which sponsors may ask to meet with FDA to reach agreement on the design and size of certain clinical trials, clinical studies, or animal studies, to determine if they adequately address scientific and regulatory requirements for a study that could support marketing approval.

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Discovering New Therapeutics Uses for Existing Molecules (NTU) program, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)

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The NTU program aims to improve the process of developing new treatments for diseases by finding new uses for existing therapies that already have cleared several key steps along the development path. Existing or partially developed therapeutic candidates can be repurposed for use in new disease indications

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The RDCRN is made up of multiple individual, Rare Disease Clinical Research Consortium (RDCRC) and a Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC). The RDCRCs are intended to advance the diagnosis, management, and treatment of rare diseases with a focus on clinical trial readiness

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At the FDA, the Patient Affairs Staff (PAS) is devoted to supporting cross-cutting patient engagement activities across the FDA. Its mission is to coordinate and support patient engagement activities across FDA to facilitate awareness and collaboration with patients, their advocates and the FDA

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