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FDA Wants More Women Involved in Medical Device Clinical Trials

Posted on Dec 28, 2011

According to a report from the Doctor’s Lounge, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants more women involved in medical device clinical trials.

A study finds that just a third of major clinical trials for medical devices include women. In fact, a clinical trial done in 2009, with a cardiovascular device, only had 33.9 percent women enrolled. New recommendations have been released from the FDA, indicating that women may respond differently so more should be included in the trials.

The FDA points out how:  

• hormones;
• diet;
• genetics;
• body size;
• medical conditions; and
• other factors could impact the outcome.  

They also provide manufacturers and developers of medical devices recommendations for implementing and conducting clinical trials in ways that will help to increase the number of women who enroll.

Medical devices that cause injuries could lead to the filing of a claim. To learn if you qualify for compensation, you should speak with a Kentucky malpractice attorney as soon as possible. 

An attorney will take the time to accurately evaluate your case and decide if it will be worth it to pursue legal action against the manufacturer, doctor or any other party that may have contributed to your injuries.

Contacting a Kentucky Malpractice Attorney

A Kentucky malpractice attorney at Gray and White can help you handle every aspect of your medical malpractice claim. If you’ve been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case – 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.

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