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Editorial
. 2024 Oct 15;8(1):e148.
doi: 10.1017/cts.2024.622. eCollection 2024.

The future is now: Using the lessons learned from the ACTIV COVID-19 therapeutics trials to create an inclusive and efficient clinical trials enterprise

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The future is now: Using the lessons learned from the ACTIV COVID-19 therapeutics trials to create an inclusive and efficient clinical trials enterprise

Stacey J Adam et al. J Clin Transl Sci. .
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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Timeline of COVID-19 therapeutic milestones.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Key lessons learned themes discussed in each of the ACTIV manuscripts. ACTIV = Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines; DCR = Department of Clinical Research; DSMB = Data and Safety Monitoring Board; GGP-EP = good participatory practice guidelines.

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