Determining whether a drug prolongs the cardiac QT wave (C-QTc), impacts the profile of another drug (DDI), or correlates in vitro and in vivo observations (IVIVC) are all challenges to drug development that can be greatly benefited by modeling and simulations.

Other special considerations relate to demonstrate bioequivalence (BE) or biosimilarity (BS) for small molecules and biologics, respectively, as well as evaluating the potential immunogenicity response associated with the administration of a large molecule. 

In some considerations such as C-QTc or DDIs, the modeler may be able to propose and conduct an analysis that uses already existing information and grant the waiving of the trial.

Supporting a regulatory claim, such as establishing bioequivalence between a new formulation and a reference formulation, or demonstrating biosimilarity of a new monoclonal antibody to a commercialized product, is a context of use which requires appropriate planning, conduct, and analysis.

Similarly, proper effect testing in trials involving potential immunogenicity issues can help ensure that ​​the impact of an “antidrug antibody (ADA)” response can appropriately be accounted for in the filed dossier.

To support decision-making in special populations trials, we can recommend an appropriate platform: