A Problematic Biomarker Trial Design

J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Feb 7;114(2):187-190. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djab144.

Abstract

Efficient biomarker-driven randomized clinical trials are a key tool for implementing precision oncology. A commonly used biomarker phase III design is focused on testing the treatment effect in biomarker-positive and overall study populations. This approach may result in recommending new treatments to biomarker-negative patients when these treatments have no benefit for these patients.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Precision Medicine
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Research Design*

Substances

  • Biomarkers