The Danish Medicines Agency has issued guidance on the opportunities and challenges associated with conducting decentralized clinical trials that allow patients to participate in research from their homes.
Denmark Outlines Vision For Decentralized Trials Beyond COVID-19
The Danish medicines regulator has set out its expectations on key elements of decentralized clinical trials as part of Denmark’s ongoing effort to develop a robust regulatory framework in this area.

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