Definition: A method of providing experimental therapeutics prior to final FDA approval for use in humans. This procedure is used with very sick individuals who have no other treatment options. Often, case-by-case approval must be obtained from the FDA for "compassionate use" of a drug or therapy.
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Source:
ClinicalTrials.gov
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Source:
ClinicalTrials.gov
Examples: Some drugs are made available through compassionate use when the patient has a potentially terminal disease and approved drugs have not worked.
