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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Commentary

The FIMP Medicines for Children Research Network

Authors: Ettore Napoleone, Giuseppe Mele

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

The European Paediatric Regulation (EUPR) calls for the fostering of high quality ethical research and medicinal products to be used in children. The EUPR provides the background, goals, and requirements for paediatric clinical trials. Paediatric clinical trials in children are mandatory to generate data on new drugs as well as on drugs used off-label or for unlicensed indications. The Family Paediatricians Medicines for Children Research Network (FIMP-MCRN) was established in 2003 with the aim of developing competence, infrastructure, networking and education for paediatric clinical trials. The network, consisting of twenty Paediatric Regional Networks has progressed very well and has achieved valuable improvements concerning the conduct of paediatric clinical trials. Furthermore, ad hoc training programs have incremented knowledge about clinical trials in Family Paediatrician Investigators (FPI) and have made medical professionals as well as the public aware of the need and advantages of trials in children.
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Metadata
Title
The FIMP Medicines for Children Research Network
Authors
Ettore Napoleone
Giuseppe Mele
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1824-7288-36-46

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